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Second Law of Thermodynamics

Question 1 • Crowley Credit Recovery Physics A

Which statement explains the first law of thermodynamics?

Answer
A
Energy is created and destroyed.
B
Energy is transformed and transferred.

Explanation

The first law of thermodynamics is the conservation of energy: energy cannot be created or destroyed, but it can change form or move between objects and systems. Therefore, “Energy is transformed and transferred” explains the law. Choice A is incorrect because it says energy is created and destroyed.

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