Manipal Medical Manipal Medical Solved Paper-2007

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    Considering entropy (S) as a thermodynamic parameter, the criterion for the spontaneity of any process is

    A)  \[\Delta {{S}_{system}}+\Delta {{S}_{surroundings}}>0\]

    B)  \[\Delta {{S}_{system}}-\Delta {{S}_{surroundings}}>0\]

    C)  \[\Delta {{S}_{system}}>0\]only

    D)  \[\Delta {{S}_{surroundings}}>0\]only

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     For spontaneous process,\[\Delta S\]must be positive. In reversible process \[\Delta {{S}_{system}}+\Delta {{S}_{surrounding}}=0\] Hence, system is present in equilibrium. (ie, it is not spontaneous process) While in irreversible process \[\Delta S & +\Delta {{S}_{surrounding}}>0\] Hence, in the process\[\Delta S\]is positive.


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