Determine whether the following statement is true or false: The energy of the universe is constant; the entropy of the universe decreases toward a minimum. Select one: True False
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The energy of the universe is constant: This statement is true according to the first law of thermodynamics, which states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only converted from one form to another. So, the total energy of the universe remains constant. Show more…
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