Callen H.B - Thermodynamics And An Introduction To Thermostatistics · Problem 4.6-5

ALTERNATIVE FORMULATIONS AND LEGENDRE TRANSFORMATIONS

Physics — Statistical Mechanics · cooling-work-equation-of-state

Problem

Assume that a particular body has the equation of state U=NCTU = NCT with NC=10NC = 10 J/K and assume that this equation of state is valid throughout the temperature range from 0.5 K to room temperature. How much work must be expended to cool this body from room temperature (300 K) to 0.5 K, using the ambient atmosphere as the hot reservoir? Answer: 16.2 kJ.

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