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The law of conservation of energy is actually?

Correct answer: C. First law of thermodynamics

  • A. Second law of thermodynamics
  • B. Third law of thermodynamics
  • C. First law of thermodynamics
  • D. Zeroth law of thermodynamics

Explanation

The law of conservation of energy states that the energy is always conserved in a closed system. The first law of thermodynamics is that change in internal energy = heat energy supplied to the system + work done on the system. Hence in both cases, the total energy is conserved.

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