In a Spontaneous Process, the Entropy of the Universe ___________

question 27

Multiple Choice

In a spontaneous process, the entropy of the universe ___________

• A) increases always.
• B) decreases always.
• 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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Definitions:

Normal Good

A good for which demand increases as the income of the consumer increases, all other factors being equal.

Substitutes

Products or services that can replace each other in use, where an increase in the price of one leads to an increase in demand for the other.

Complements

Goods that are often used together, where the increase in the consumption of one leads to an increase in the consumption of the other.

Demand Curve

A graph showing the relationship between the price of a good or service and the quantity demanded, typically downward sloping.