Increase in the entropy of a system represents the_____________________?
Correct answer: A. Degradation of energy
- A. Degradation of energy
- B. Decrease in system pressure
- C. Increase in the availability of energy
- D. Increase in the temperature
Explanation
Entropy measures the degradation or loss of the ability of energy to produce useful work. Thus, an increase in entropy represents degradation of energy, not necessarily a decrease in pressure or an increase in temperature.
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