Question

A system has N spins, where each spin is capable of existing in 4 possible states. The difference in entropy of disordered states (where all possible spin configurations are equally probable) and ordered states is

• A. 2(N - 1)kBln2
• B. (N - 1)kBln2
• C. 4kBlnN
• D. NkBln2

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

2(N - 1)kBln2

Answer 2

The correct option is (A) : 2(N - 1)kBln2.