There exist wondrous phenomena in our universe-stars, tornadoes, cats, dance parties, the internet, etc-that show remarkable complexity and order. How are these phenomena, how are you and I, not violating thesecond law of thermodynamics? How is all of this order maintained in auniverse that tends toward disorder? (Answer in one or two sentences.)

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7 August, 00:19

There exist wondrous phenomena in our universe-stars, tornadoes, cats, dance parties, the internet, etc-that show remarkable complexity and order. How are these phenomena, how are you and I, not violating thesecond law of thermodynamics? How is all of this order maintained in auniverse that tends toward disorder? (Answer in one or two sentences.)

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Daphne Wall · Answer 1

The law of thermodynamics

Explanation: The law states that physical quantities (temperature, energy, and entropy) that characterize thermodynamic systems at thermodynamic equilibrium. The laws describe how these quantities behave under various circumstances, and preclude the possibility of certain phenomena (such as perpetual motion).