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Usable energy is inevitably used for productivity, growth and repair. In the process, usable energy is converted into unusable energy. Thus, usable energy is irretrievably lost in the form of unusable energy.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoThere are several different formulations of the Second Law of Thermodynamics; they sound quite different, but actually it turns out they are equivalent.
One the them goes something like, "In a closed system, entropy can increase, but it can never decrease".
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∙ 11y agoA law stating that mechanical work can be derived from a body only when that body interacts with another at a lower temperature; any spontaneous process results in an increase of entropy
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What law states that entropy tends to increase over time?
The Second Law of Thermodynamics.
Why do biological organisms violate the laws of thermodynamics?
Biological organisms do not violate the laws of thermodynamics. Instead, they operate within and are subject to these laws. Living systems utilize energy from their environment, taking in nutrients and converting them into useful forms of energy. While biological processes are able to maintain and increase order locally, the overall entropy of the universe continues to increase in accordance with the second law of thermodynamics.
When water becomes ice and the entropy decreases does this contradict the second law of thermodynamics?
No, Else there wouldn't be a second law of thermodynamics. You cannot look at the ice as something that is by its self. Something froze the ice. Something gained heat the ice lost. If these two things are working towards equilibrium, they are increasing in entropy.
Could you review the laws of thermodynamics?
Zeroth law of thermodynamics: If two systems are in thermal equilibrium with a third system, they must be in thermal equilibrium with each other. This law helps define the notion of temperature.First law of thermodynamics: Heat is a form of energy.Because energy is conserved, the internal energy of a system changes as heat flows in or out of it. Equivalently, perpetual motion machines of the first kind are impossible.Second law of thermodynamics: The entropy of any closed system not in thermal equilibrium almost always increases.Closed systems spontaneously evolve towards thermal equilibrium -- the state of maximum entropy of the system -- in a process known as "thermalization". Equivalently, perpetual motion machines of the second kind are impossible.Third law of thermodynamics: The entropy of a system approaches a constant value as the temperature approaches zero.The entropy of a system at absolute zero is typically zero, and in all cases is determined only by the number of different ground states it has
What is the law of entropy?
Entropy is the scientific concept of disorder and randomness that has many broad applications across different branches of physics. While it is not a law itself, it is central to understanding the Second Law of Thermodynamics, as objects that are in thermodynamic equilibrium are at their highest state of entropy.
Is entropy closely related to the 1st law of thermodynamics?
It is related to the 2nd law of thermodynamics
Which law is entropy closely related to?
Entropy is closely related to the second law of thermodynamics, which states that the entropy of a closed system will always remain the same or increase over time, but never decrease. This law describes the tendency of systems to move towards a state of maximum disorder or randomness.
What are some connections between 2nd law of thermodynamics and living things?
relationship between the thermodynamic quantity entropy
What law states that entropy tends to increase over time?
The Second Law of Thermodynamics.
Which thermodynamic law has to do with entropy?
The second law of thermodynamics, generally stated, is that the entropy of an isolated system always increases in any natural process where change occurs. In a system at equilibrium, of course, the entropy remains constant.
What statement best describes the second law of thermodynamics?
The entropy of the universe is increasing
How does the 2nd law of thermodynamics make evolution impossible?
The second law does NOT make evolution impossible. It just requires that as evolution takes place that there be an increase in entropy of the universe as a whole.
Why does osmosis occer?
The second law of thermodynamics states (to the effect) 'Entropy is always increasing.' This means that there is energy to be found is spreading out. As osmosis obeys the 2nd law then it is energetically favourable that it should occur.
Is a statement of the second law of thermodynamics?
An isolated system tend to equilibrium and entropy cannot decrease.
Why does the earth changes?
Not just the Earth, everything changes. This is because of the "Second law of Thermodynamics" -The law that entropy always increases.
On which thermodynamic law a thermodynamics cycle based?
Thermodynamic cycle is based on 2nd law of thermodynamics.
The second law of thermodynamics concludes that all things are moving towards.....?
Equilibrium and maximum entropy (for the universe).
