The second law of thermodynamics implies

that



a. energy can be transformed into matter, and
because of this, we can get something for
nothing.
b. energy can be destroyed during nuclear
reactions.
c. if energy is gained by one region of the
universe, another place in the universe must
also gain energy in order to maintain the
balance of nature.
d. energy that is available to do work in the
universe is decreasing.
e. energy can be created out of nothing


D

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