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Re: [Phys-l] Equilibrium



A's state not given. Accidentally might be given, in which case already in equilib.* However, I suspect, especially if the E's are not widely** separated, constantly changing.

*High prob. of this occurring. Each state is 1/4 w/ a pair degenerate (assuming non interacting particles).

** the definition of spacing?

bc ignorant?

On 2010, Apr 22, , at 12:01, Jack Uretsky wrote:

John let's the system sit until something happens. Evidently, while the
system is "sitting" it is changing. If it is changing, it is not in
equilibrium (although, evidently, it will be after a "long time"(.
Regards,
Jack