The second law of thermodynamics leads us to conclude that
A)the total energy of the universe is constant.
B)disorder in the universe is increasing with the passage of time.
C)it is theoretically possible to convert heat into work with 100% efficiency.
D)the average temperature of the universe is increasing with the passage of time.
E)the entropy of the universe remains constant.

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The second law of thermodynamics states that the total entropy (or disorder) of a closed system will always increase over time, leading to a gradual increase in disorder in the universe. This means that the energy available to do work decreases over time, and it becomes increasingly difficult to convert heat into work. Therefore, choice B is the correct answer. The other choices are incorrect because they contradict the second law (A) or are not related to the second law (C, D, E).

The Second Law of Thermodynamics Leads Us to Conclude That