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The second law of thermodynamics leads us to conclude that

A. the total energy of the universe is constant

B. disorder in the universe is increasing with the passage of time

C. it is theoretically impossible to convert work into heat with 100% efficiency

D. the total energy in the universe is increasing with time

E. the total energy in the universe is decreasing with time

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Physics: Principles with Applications
7th Edition, 2013
Giancoli
ISBN: 9780321625922

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The First law of thermodynamics states that _____

A. Energy can neither be created nor be destroyed

B. The entropy of the universe remains conserve

C. The entropy is decreasing with time

D. The entropy of the universe is continuously increasing with time

Which of the following is a statement of the first law of thermodynamics?

A) Energy cannot be created or destroyed.

B) The entropy of the universe is decreasing.

C) The entropy of the universe is constant.

D) Kinetic energy is stored energy that results from the specific arrangement of matter.

E) Energy cannot be transferred or transformed. 

Which of the following statements is consistent with the second law of thermodynamics?

A) Conversion of energy from one form to another is always accompanied by some gain
of free energy.
B) Heat represents a form of energy that can be used by most organisms to do work.
C) Without an input of energy, organisms would tend toward decreasing entropy.
D) Cells require a constant input of energy to maintain their high level of organization.
E) Every energy transformation by a cell decreases the entropy of the universe.

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