Question

What does the second law of thermodynamics state about energy?

Answer 1

Energy is the ability to bring about change or to do work. ... The Second Law of Thermodynamics states that "in all energy exchanges, if no energy enters or leaves the system, the potential energy of the state will always be less than that of the initial state." This is also commonly referred to as entropy.

Answer 2

Answer:

Given the opportunity, energy disperses away from a concentrated source into places with less energy.

Explanation:

The second law of thermodynamics states that localized energy will always disperse when it is allowed to do so. Hot food cools in room temperature air, water flows downhill, and air blows out of a popped balloon because the energy has the opportunity to spread out. The energy can be kept from dispersing temporarily, such as when water in motion in a river is held back by a dam, but given the opportunity, the energy will disperse.