The Second Law of Thermodynamics States

question 31

Multiple Choice

The Second Law of Thermodynamics states

• A) the total entropy of a system and its surroundings always increases for a spontaneous process.
• B) temperatures will always decrease in a spontaneous process.
• C) the total energy of a system and its surroundings is constant.
• D) diversity is the result of gradual evolution.
• E) None of the answers is correct.

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