Physics for Scientists and Engineers 10th Edition Β· Heat Engines, Entropy, and the Second Law of Thermodynamics Β· Problem 23
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Serway & Jewett β Heat Engines, Entropy, and the Second Law of Thermodynamics: Problem 23
A 1 500-kg car is moving at 20.0 m/s. The driver brakes to a stop. The brakes cool off to the temperature of the surrounding air, which is nearly constant at 20.0Β°C. What is the total entropy change?
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Given: 20.0 m, 20.0Β°C
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers Β· 10th Edition
Author: Serway & Jewett
Publisher: Cengage
Chapter: Heat Engines, Entropy, and the Second Law of Thermodynamics