Quiz

1.

For some system the dependence of the probability of micro-state $\Prob(E)$ on energy was obtained for different temperatures:

Check all statements that apply:

(a)

T₁>T₂>T₃

(b)

T₃>T₂>T₁

(c)

T₂>T₁

(d)

T₃>0

(e)

T₃<0

2.

Using equation (5), prove that $\sqrt{\left\langle (x- \overline{x})^2\right\rangle} /x \sim 1/\sqrt{V}$. What happens with fluctuations in the thermodynamic limit?