Blundell Thermal Physics · Problem 14.2

Entropy

Physics — Statistical Mechanics · joule-expansion-first-law-entropy

Problem

In a free expansion of a perfect gas (also called Joule expansion), we know UU does not change, and no work is done. However, the entropy must increase because the process is irreversible. Are these statements compatible with the first law dU=TdS−pdV\mathrm{d}U = T\mathrm{d}S - p\mathrm{d}V?

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