A) The total amount of entropy in the universe is increasing.
B) The total amount of energy in the universe is increasing.
C) The total amount of matter in the universe is constant.
D) The total amount of energy in the universe is constant.
2007-12-17 05:36:48 · 3 answers · asked by JoJo 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
The first law of thermodynamics states: The increase in the internal energy of a system is equal to the amount of energy added by heating the system, minus the amount lost as a result of the work done by the system on its surroundings.
2007-12-17 05:42:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
D)
1st law: Energy is conserved.
It can't be created or destroyed, just changed from one form to another, therefore the total amount is constant in the universe.
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2007-12-17 05:40:16 · answer #2 · answered by tlbs101 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
D)
Why? Because the law states that energy cannot be created or destroyed (though I can change forms).
2007-12-17 06:27:48 · answer #3 · answered by misstaybear 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋