The "heat death" of the universe refers to a possible future in which all of its molecules are
A)at rest.
B)as close together as possible.
C)all moving with the same average speed.
D)all moving in the same direction.

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The "heat death" of the universe is a theoretical scenario where the universe has reached a state of maximum entropy, meaning energy is evenly distributed and there are no gradients to drive processes. This results in all molecules moving with the same average speed, leading to no net energy transfer or work being done.

The "Heat Death" of the Universe Refers to a Possible