Which of the Following Examples Demonstrates a Net Decrease in Entropy

question 111

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples demonstrates a net decrease in entropy?

• A) melting an ice cube
• B) adding cream to hot coffee
• C) ripping a finished jigsaw puzzle into a thousand pieces
• D) assembling a 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle
• E) All of the preceding are examples of net increases in entropy.

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