Entropy shown by dissipation
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Entropy shown by dissipation
Entropy shown by dissipation. Entropy is a measure of the amount of order or disorder in a system, as well as how reversible a change is. This is illustrated here by a heap of objects (lower right) being scattered and spread outwards (upper left), a process that is difficult to reverse randomly through thermodynamic processes. The change is from order to disorder. However, the increase in entropy here is not as much as when a well-ordered object is broken, as less ordering is needed to recreate the pile than (for example) a broken cup
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Change Entropy Heap Increase Increasing Object Objects Order Pile Spreading Theory Thermodynamic Thermodynamics Concepts Disorder Dissipating Dissipation Lesser Ordering Physical Reversible
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This print from Science Photo Library beautifully captures the concept of entropy shown by dissipation. Entropy, a measure of order or disorder in a system, is depicted here through the scattering and spreading outwards of objects in a heap. The process illustrated is difficult to reverse randomly through thermodynamic processes, highlighting the irreversibility associated with increasing entropy. The image showcases a transformation from order to disorder as the once neatly piled objects disperse towards the upper left corner. It's important to note that while this change represents an increase in entropy, it is not as significant as when a well-ordered object is broken. In comparison to something like a shattered cup, recreating the original pile requires less ordering. Through this visual representation, we gain insight into fundamental concepts such as thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. The arrow of time becomes apparent as we witness how systems tend to move towards higher states of disorder over time according to the second law of thermodynamics. Overall, this thought-provoking print serves as both an artistic piece and an educational tool for understanding complex scientific principles related to entropy and its role in our physical world.
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