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 possible to convert heat into work with 100% efficiency.
D) the average temperature of the universe is increasing with the passage of time.
E) the average temperature of the universe is decreasing with the passage of time.
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