KCET · Chemistry · Thermodynamics (C)
Entropy of the universe is
- A constant
- B zero
- C continuously decreasing
- D continuously increasing
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(D) continuously increasing
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
According to second law of thermodynamics, the entropy of the universe always increases in the course of every spontaneous (natural) change.
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