GATE XE (Engineering Sciences) 2023 - Question 70

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Section: Thermodynamics | Marks: 1

The following statements are given: (i) The third law of thermodynamics deals with the entropy of a substance at the absolute zero temperature. (ii) Entropy of any non-crystalline structure is zero at absolute zero temperature. (iii) At the absolute zero temperature, the crystal structure has maximum degree of order. (iv) The thermal energy of the substance at absolute zero temperature is maximum. The correct option describing these statements is

  • A. Only (i) is correct
  • B. Only (ii) is correct
  • C. Both (i) and (iii) are correct
  • D. Both (i) and (iv) are correct

Answer: C. Both (i) and (iii) are correct

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