What does the term 'entropy' refer to in thermodynamics?

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What does the term 'entropy' refer to in thermodynamics?
  1. Energy stored in a system
  2. Disorder or randomness in a system
  3. Heat content of a system
  4. Pressure of a system

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What does the term 'entropy' refer to in thermodynamics?
Correct Answer: Entropy is a measure of the disorder or randomness in a system.
  • Step 1: Understand that 'entropy' is a term used in science, specifically in thermodynamics.
  • Step 2: Know that thermodynamics is the study of heat and energy transfer.
  • Step 3: Recognize that 'entropy' measures how much disorder or randomness is in a system.
  • Step 4: Realize that a system with high entropy has a lot of disorder, while a system with low entropy is more ordered.
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