Which Statement Is Not Part of the First Law of Thermodynamics

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which statement is not part of the first law of thermodynamics?

• A) The amount of energy in the universe is constant.
• B) None of the answer choices are correct.
• C) Energy cannot be created or destroyed.
• D) Energy can be converted to other forms of energy.
• E) Any energy transformation loses some energy to its surroundings as heat.

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