Entropy: the Second Law of Thermodynamics Leads Us to Conclude

question 1

Multiple Choice

Entropy: The second law of thermodynamics leads us to conclude that

• A) the total energy of the universe is constant.
• B) disorder in the universe is increasing with the passage of time.
• C) it is theoretically impossible to convert work into heat with 100% efficiency.
• D) the total energy in the universe is increasing with time.
• E) the total energy in the universe is decreasing with time.

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Definitions:

Supply Curves

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good or service and the quantity of it that suppliers are willing to offer at that price.

Real GDP

The measure of a country's economic output adjusted for price changes (inflation or deflation), reflecting the true value of goods and services produced.

Supply Curves

A graphical representation that shows the relationship between the price of a good or service and the quantity that suppliers are willing to offer for sale at that price, over a given period.

Invisible Hand

A term coined by Adam Smith to describe the self-regulating nature of the marketplace where individuals pursuing their own self-interest lead to the benefit of society at large.