Second law of thermodynamics is concerned with the_________________?

Correct answer: B. Direction of energy transfer

  • A. Amount of energy transferred
  • B. Direction of energy transfer
  • C. Irreversible processes only
  • D. Non-cyclic processes only

Explanation

The first law accounts for the amount of energy transferred, whereas the second law determines its direction and whether a process is feasible. It applies to both reversible and irreversible, cyclic and non-cyclic processes.

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