In a galaxy far, far away, a process occurs that results in a decrease in the entropy

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In a galaxy far, far away, a process occurs that results in a decrease in the entropy of a system by 8 J/K; that is, ΔS = -8 J/K. According the entropy form of the second law of thermodynamics, which of the following (there may be more than one) is a possible value for the entropy change, ΔSuniverse , for the rest of the universe? Explain your choice(s).
(a) 28 J/K
(b) 0 J/K
(c) 18 J/K
(d) 116 J/K.

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Inquiry into Physics

ISBN: 978-1305959422

8th edition

Authors: Vern J. Ostdiek, Donald J. Bord

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