The second law of thermodynamics implies that
A) in physical process in which heat is produced, the total amount of energy is reduced by an amount equal to amount of heat produced.
B) from the microscopic point of view, thermal energy is just kinetic energy of individual atoms and molecules.
C) thermal energy cannot be entirely converted into non- thermal forms of energy.
D) non- thermal forms of energy cannot be entirely converted into thermal forms of energy.
E) in every physical process, the total amount of energy must remain unchanged.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q39: According to the second law of thermodynamics,
A)
Q40: Suppose an car engine could be made
Q41: A day during which the atmospheric temperature
Q42: Does biological evolution violate the law of
Q43: Which of the following is not a
Q45: A system's "entropy" is
A) the amount of
Q46: Which laws of physics, if any, distinguish
Q47: When the inside of a refrigerator is
Q48: In the operation of a steam- electric
Q49: The main limitation on the efficiency of
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents