Let k be the Boltzmann constant. If the thermodynamic state of gas at temperature T changes isothermally and reversibly to a state with three times the number of microstates as initially, the energy input to gas as heat is: a. Q = 0
b. Q = 3kT
c. Q = −3kT
d. kT ln 3
e. −kT ln 3

d. kT ln 3

Explanation:

Given;

k as Boltzmann constant

Let initial initial microstate, = Фi

Let the final microstate, = Фf = 3Фi

at constant temperature, T

The energy input to gas as heat is given by;

Q = TΔS = Tk(lnФf - lnФi)

Therefore, the energy input to gas as heat is kT ln 3

e

explanation:

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