9) The second law of thermodynamics leads us to conclude that A) disorder in the universe is increasing with the passage of time. B) the entropy of the universe remains constant. C) the average temperature of the universe is increasing with the passage of time. D) the total energy of the universe is constant. E) it is theoretically possible to convert heat into work with 100% efficiency.

9) The second law of thermodynamics leads us to conclude that A) disorder in the universe is increasing with the passage of time. B) the entropy of the universe remains constant. C) the average temperature of the universe is increasing with the passage of time. D) the total energy of the universe is constant. E) it is theoretically possible to convert heat into work with 100% efficiency.

College Physics

1st Edition

ISBN:9781938168000

Author:Paul Peter Urone, Roger Hinrichs

Publisher:Paul Peter Urone, Roger Hinrichs

Chapter15: Thermodynamics

Section: Chapter Questions

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