as total number of degrees of freedom approaches infinity, system found in macrostate corresponds highest multiplicity. in order illustrate principle, observe skin temperature of frozen metal bar. using thermal image of skin temperature, note temperature distribution on surface. initial observation of temperature represents microstate . @ future time, second observation of skin temperature produces second microstate. continuing observation process, possible produce series of microstates illustrate thermal history of bar s surface. characterization of historical series of microstates possible choosing macrostate classifies them single grouping.
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