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An adiabatic piston-cylinder device with no leaks executes expansion work during which 2 kg of saturated...

An adiabatic piston-cylinder device with no leaks executes expansion work during which 2 kg of saturated liquid water at atmospheric pressure (101.325 kPa) is completely turned into saturated steam. What is the entropy generated for this process? (Use proper units)

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samet mamat answered 2 years ago
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