University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 20 - The Second Law of Thermodynamics - Problems - Exercises - Page 681: 20.61

Answer

$(d)$ the entropy of the warmer water decreases by the same amount that the entropy of the colder water increases.

Work Step by Step

The entropy equation is $\Delta S = \frac{Q}{T} $, In Carnot engine, change of entropy is zero. So $\Delta S = 0$ This results in the ratio of heat in cold reservoir to the hot reservoir $Q_C/Q_H $ is always equals to the ratio of temperature of cold water to hot water $T_C/T_H$. The relationship becomes $|\frac{Q_C}{Q_H}| = |\frac{T_C}{T_H}|$ and if we rearrange it becomes $|\frac{Q_C}{T_C}| = |\frac{Q_H}{T_H}|$ Hence $\Delta S_{Hot} = \Delta S_{Cold} $ This means the entropy of the warmer water decreases by the same amount that the entropy of the colder water increases. so choice $(d)$ is correct.
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