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Kinetic Theory and Thermodynamics: Thermodynamics Advanced MCQ

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Thermodynamics AdvancedHardQuestion 31095

Question

The statement 'entropy of the universe tends to a maximum' is a paraphrase of:
  1. A
    First law of thermodynamics
  2. B
    Zeroth law of thermodynamics
  3. C
    Second law of thermodynamics
    Correct
  4. D
    Third law of thermodynamics

Correct answer

Second law of thermodynamics

Explanation

Clausius formulated: 'The entropy of the universe tends to a maximum.' This is a concise statement of the second law.

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