Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 20 - Entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics - Problems - Page 606: 46a

Answer

$W = 1.264 \times 10^{14}$

Work Step by Step

To find the multiplicity, W of the central configuration, $N = 50, $ Since the sample is divided into two halves, $n_1 = 25, n_2 = 25$ $W = \frac{N!}{n_1!n_2!}$ $W = \frac{50!}{25!25!}$ $W = 1.264 \times 10^{14}$
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