Which of the Following Best Defines the First Law of Thermodynamics

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best defines the first law of thermodynamics?

• A) All spontaneous processes in the universe tend toward dispersal of energy.
• B) Total amount of energy in the universe is a constant.
• C) There is no entropy at zero Kelvin.
• D) Entropy is a measure of disorder.

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Definitions:

Uncollectible Accounts

Refers to receivables that a business has determined are unlikely to be collected due to customer default.

Aging

A method used in accounting to categorize a company's accounts receivable according to the duration of time an invoice has been outstanding.

Allowance Account

An account used to reduce the carrying amount of accounts receivable or loans to their net realizable value, reflecting expected losses due to uncollectibility.

Aging

A method used to categorize accounts receivable based on the length of time an invoice has been outstanding.