The Laws of Thermodynamics Indicate That Systems Tend to Become

question 40

Multiple Choice

The laws of thermodynamics indicate that systems tend to become less ordered and that __________, a measure of disorder or randomness of the universe, always increases.

• A) entropy
• B) enthalpy
• C) Gibbs free energy
• D) all of the above
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

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Fixed-Asset Turnover Ratio

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Income Statement

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