MCQ
Entropy of a system decreases .........
- AWhen heat is supplied to a system at constant temperature
- ✓When heat is taken out from the system at constant temperature
- CAt equilibrium
- DIn any spontaneous process
✓
Answer
Correct option: B.
When heat is taken out from the system at constant temperature
b
(b)
(b)
Entropy of a system decreases when heat is taken out of the system at constant temperature.
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