Which of the following is an example of the second law of thermodynamics?
A) conversion of the energy in sunlight into glucose
B) the use of gasoline to propel your car
C) ATP activation of a proton pump
D) a light bulb heats up after use
E) a nuclear reactor lights up the city

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The second law of thermodynamics states that in any energy conversion, some energy is lost as heat. Choice D, a light bulb heating up after use, directly illustrates this principle as electrical energy is converted into light and heat, with some of the energy inevitably lost as heat.

Which of the Following Is an Example of the Second