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Derive $ΔS = Nk\ln(V/V_0)$ using fundamental equations of thermodynamics [closed]

I am considering a system with an ideal gas undergoing an adiabatic expansion. The initial volume is $V_0$ and final is $V$. From this, How do I derive $\Delta S = Nk\ln(V/V_0)$ using fundamental ...
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Is this set up a reversible process and is the adiabatic equation of state applicable here?

I had this question in a recent test: My teacher while discussing this question used the adiabatic equation of state PV^gamma=constant to solve for length L (options C and D). And used work energy ...
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Calculating final pressure in irreversible adiabatic compression

I am trying to solve the following question. A gas is enclosed in a cylindrical can fitted with a piston. The walls of the can and the piston are adiabatic. The initial pressure, volume and ...
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Maximum velocity of piston pushed by a gas on adiabatic irreversible expansion [closed]

I am currently studying for my country's IPhO selection process and thermodynamics has to be one of my favorites right now. However I came across a very odd problem that is making me revise a lot of ...
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What are the state variables like temperature after the system has done an adiabatic irreversible process? [closed]

Consider a system containing ideal gas which is initially at a volume $V_{1}$ and then suddenly its volume is increased to a volume $V_{2}$. What is the final temperature of the system if the initial ...