In a Spontaneous Process, the Entropy of the Universe ________

question 172

Multiple Choice

In a spontaneous process, the entropy of the universe ________

• A)always increases.
• B)always decreases.
• C)does not change.
• D)may decrease if the entropy of the system decreases sufficiently.
• E)may decrease if the entropy of the system increases sufficiently.

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