An apple in good condition is placed in a room filled with ordinary air. Without mu effort the apple may be sliced into two pieces.
(a) What is the type of state of the entire apple and air system at some time during the first day the apple is placed in the room and before slicing it?
(b) If the apple is sliced into two pieces, what is the type of state at some time during the next day?
(c) In view of your answer to part (b), can you improve your answer to part (a)?