An aquarium heater is rated at 362 W (1 W = 1 J s 1 ).
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An aquarium heater is rated at 362 W (1 W = 1 J · s–1).
(a) At what rate does it generate entropy in a large aquarium maintained at 27°C?
(b) How much entropy does it generate in the course of a day?
(c) Would the entropy generated be greater or less if the aquarium were maintained at 22°C? Explain your answer.
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Chemical Principles The Quest For Insight
ISBN: 9781464183959
7th Edition
Authors: Peter Atkins, Loretta Jones, Leroy Laverman
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