The second law of thermodynamics states that (select one):

a. energy is the ability to do work.

b. useful energy is lost when converting from one form of energy to another.

c. energy can neither be created nor destroyed.

d. all energy is either kinetic or potential.

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Moocher

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4 May, 17:55

The second law of thermodynamics states that (select one):

a. energy is the ability to do work.

b. useful energy is lost when converting from one form of energy to another.

c. energy can neither be created nor destroyed.

d. all energy is either kinetic or potential.

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Ruth Kelly · Answer 1

B

Explanation:

In converting energy from one form to another. useful enegy is lost in the process. It could also be defined in terms of entropy as this will not decrease over time I. e it is constant.

The second law of thermodynamics states that (select one):a. energy is the ability to do work.b. useful energy is lost when converting from one form of energy to another.c. energy can neither be created nor destroyed.d. all energy is either kinetic or potential.

The second law of thermodynamics states that (select one):

a. energy is the ability to do work.

b. useful energy is lost when converting from one form of energy to another.

c. energy can neither be created nor destroyed.

d. all energy is either kinetic or potential.