Which of the Following Is the Best Description of the First

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best description of the first law of thermodynamics?

• A) Atoms cannot be created or destroyed.
• B) Energy input always equals energy output.
• C) Heat is a form of kinetic energy.
• D) Solar energy is converted into chemical energy in living systems.
• E) All of these answers apply to the first law of thermodynamics.

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