Which Scenario Does NOT Describe an Increase in Entropy Within

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which scenario does NOT describe an increase in entropy within the system described?

• A)dissolving table salt in warm water
• B)running a steam engine on a cold day
• C)observing an ice cube on a hot summer's day
• D)observing an ice cube at absolute 0 K

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