The Kelvin temperature scale is absolute, and 0 K is the

Chapter 6, Problem 6.7D

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The Kelvin temperature scale is absolute, and 0 K is the coldest temperature on this scale. Negative absolute temperatures have been reported in the literature on statistical thermodynamics. According to the macroscopic development of the second law of thermodynamics in Chapters 5 and 6, this is not possible. Investigate the use of the term temperature in these two contexts and explain the apparent paradox. Present your findings in a slide show and include at least three references.

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