Question

4 multiple choice 1 point the second law of thermodynamics states that energy does not change is easily created becomes more ordered in the absence of counteracting forces becomes matter becomes less ordered in the absence of counteracting forces clear my selection

Explanation:

The second law of thermodynamics is related to entropy (disorder). It states that in an isolated system (absence of counteracting forces), entropy tends to increase, meaning energy becomes less ordered. The first law is about energy conservation (energy not changing), energy can't be easily created (violates conservation), and energy doesn't become matter (mass - energy equivalence is different). So the correct option is the one about energy becoming less ordered without counteracting forces.

Answer:

E. becomes less ordered in the absence of counteracting forces