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timothya



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(Permalink) Posted: Mar. 10 2015,04:23   

Niwrad at UD begins a post with this:
 
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The 2nd law of statistical thermodynamics states that in a closed system any natural transformation goes towards the more probable states.

The word "any" in the statement sounds wrong (". . . any natural transformation on average goes . . ." sounds right). Can a more physically educated person comment?

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