In thermodynamics, the internal energy is a state function, which is
Correct answer: B. Independent of the path taken to reach a state
- A. Depends on the path taken to reach a state
- B. Independent of the path taken to reach a state
- C. Always increasing in a closed system
- D. Dependent only on external factors
Explanation
In thermodynamics, internal energy is a state function, meaning it is determined by the state of the system and is independent of the path taken to reach that state. This is why option B is correct. Options A, C, and D are incorrect because they describe characteristics not applicable to state functions: A refers to path dependence, C suggests a constant increase which is not necessarily true, and D incorrectly emphasizes external factors over system properties.
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