The second law of thermodynamics states that _____.

Question

when a process converts energy from one form to another, some energy converts into heat, a less-usable form of energy
most energy in ecosystems comes from the Sun
energy can neither be created nor destroyed, but can change from one form to another
energy flows through ecosystems without being recycled

Answer 1

The second law of thermodynamics states that when a process converts energy from one form to another, some energy converts into heat, a less-usable form of energy. This principle implies that in any energy transfer or transformation, the total entropy of a closed system will tend to increase, indicating that energy tends to disperse and become less organized.