The direction of a natural process is indicated by which of the following? A. conservation of energy. B. change in entropy C. th

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The direction of a natural process is indicated by which of the following? A. conservation of energy. B. change in entropy C. th

ermal efficiency D. specific heat E. expansion coefficient

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Afina-wow [57] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-17T17:21:13+03:00

Answer:

The correct answer is option'B': Change in entropy

Explanation:

We know from the second law of thermodynamics for any spontaneous process the total entropy of the system and it's surroundings will increase.

Meaning that any unaided process will move in a direction in which the entropy of the system will increase.It is because the system will always want to increase it's randomness