What does the second law of thermodynamics state about entropy in a closed system?

Understanding the Second Law of Thermodynamics

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Entropy remains constant.
Entropy is always increasing.
Entropy decreases over time.
Entropy can be reversed.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can entropy be understood statistically?
As a measure of energy.
As a measure of order.
As a measure of disorder.
As a measure of temperature.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the arrow of time indicate?
The direction of time's progression.
The direction of energy flow.
The direction of entropy decrease.
The direction of time travel.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it surprising if cream and coffee separate after mixing?
Because it is a spontaneous process.
Because it is a reversible process.
Because it violates the second law of thermodynamics.
Because it violates the first law of thermodynamics.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do humans manage to exist despite the second law of thermodynamics?
By increasing global entropy.
By being closed systems.
By exchanging heat with surroundings.
By decreasing global entropy.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to an egg when it is dropped, according to the second law?
It breaks and cannot spontaneously unbreak.
It remains intact.
It reforms into a different shape.
It spontaneously unbreaks.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why doesn't a refrigerator violate the second law of thermodynamics?
Because it is an isolated system.
Because it is a closed system.
Because it doesn't require energy.
Because it requires energy input.
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