The second law of thermodynamics states that

A. energy exists in both potential and kinetic form.
B. life forms cannot survive without energy.
C. energy cannot be shifted from one form to another.
D. whenever energy is used, some becomes converted to a form difficult to use to do work.


Answer: D

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