According to which scientific law does the entropy of the universe increase in spontaneous processes and remain unchanged in equilibrium processes? A) 1^st law of thermodynamics B) 1^st law of entropy C) 1^st universal law D) 2^nd law of thermodynamics E) 3^rd law of thermodynamics

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The second law of thermodynamics states that in any spontaneous process, the entropy of the universe increases. In equilibrium processes, the entropy of the universe remains constant. This is known as the 2nd law of thermodynamics, making option D the correct choice. The other options do not accurately reflect the laws of thermodynamics.

According to Which Scientific Law Does the Entropy of the Universe