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What scientific concept is most commonly associated with entropy?
What scientific concept is most commonly associated with entropy?
- Stability
- Certainty
- Order
- Randomness (correct)
In which field was entropy first recognized?
In which field was entropy first recognized?
- Electromagnetism
- Quantum physics
- Classical mechanics
- Statistical physics (correct)
According to the second law of thermodynamics, what happens to the entropy of an isolated system over time?
According to the second law of thermodynamics, what happens to the entropy of an isolated system over time?
- It remains constant
- It decreases
- It fluctuates
- It increases (correct)
Who defined entropy as the quotient of an infinitesimal amount of heat to the instantaneous temperature?
Who defined entropy as the quotient of an infinitesimal amount of heat to the instantaneous temperature?
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What is the consequence of the second law of thermodynamics?
What is the consequence of the second law of thermodynamics?
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