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The first law of thermodynamics states which of the following? a. Energy exists in two forms: kinetic and potential. b. Reactions will take place only if energy is released. c. Energy is conserved: it cannot be created or destroyed. d. Disorder always increases in the universe.

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   The first law of thermodynamics states which of the following?
a. Energy exists in two forms: kinetic and potential.
b. Reactions will take place only if energy is released.
c. Energy is conserved: it cannot be created or destroyed.
d. Disorder always increases in the universe.

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First Law of Thermodynamics

This principle states that the total energy in an isolated system remains constant, meaning that energy can neither be created nor destroyed but only transformed from one form to another. It provides the framework for energy accounting in all thermodynamic processes and underlies much of the analysis in physical and chemical systems.

Conservation of Energy

This fundamental concept posits that energy within a closed system remains constant over time despite undergoing various transformations. It serves as a cornerstone in physics and engineering by ensuring that energy in any process must balance, reinforcing that every input, output, or change of state can be accounted for within the system.

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