Which Statement Most Accurately Describes the Second Law of Thermodynamics

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which statement most accurately describes the second law of thermodynamics?

• A) Energy cannot be changed from one form to another without a loss of usable energy.
• B) One usable form of energy can be completely converted into another usable form.
• C) Energy cannot be created or destroyed, but it can be changed from one form to another.
• D) Energy cannot be created or destroyed.
• E) Energy cannot be transformed.

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