The second law of thermodynamics says that whenever energy is converted from one form to another in a physical or chemical change, ____.

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The second law of thermodynamics states that in any energy conversion, some energy is inevitably lost as heat and the resulting energy is of lower quality or less usable than the original energy. This is due to the increase in entropy or disorder in the universe. Therefore, option D is the correct answer. A, B, C, and E are incorrect as they do not accurately reflect the second law of thermodynamics.

The Second Law of Thermodynamics Says That Whenever Energy Is