Asked by Mohamed Araye on Jun 29, 2024
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Which scientific law is best described by the analogy "You are a raft of order floating on the high seas of entropy"?
A) law of conservation of matter
B) law of conservation of energy
C) second law of thermodynamics
D) law of conservation of matter and energy
Second Law
Often referring to the Second Law of Thermodynamics, which states that the total entropy of a closed system can never decrease over time.
Thermodynamics
The branch of physics that deals with the relationships between heat, work, temperature, and energy.
Entropy
A measure of the disorder or randomness in a system, often associated with the Second Law of Thermodynamics, indicating the direction of spontaneous processes.
- Gain an understanding of thermodynamic principles and their relevance to the natural environment.
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AE
Ayantu EnsermuJul 05, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The analogy refers to the second law of thermodynamics, which states that the total entropy (or disorder) in a closed system always increases over time. The "raft of order" represents a localized decrease in entropy, but it still exists within the larger context of increasing entropy in the universe.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of thermodynamic principles and their relevance to the natural environment.