Questions: Which process is inconsistent with the second law of thermodynamics? Match the words in the left column to the appropriate blanks in the sentences on the right. - appear from nowhere - matter - creation of energy from nothing - concentrate - concentration of energy from dispersed energy - energy - spread out - creation of matter from nothing - tendency of entropy to become a constant value as temperature tends to an infinite value The pervasive tendency for energy to spread out when not prevented from doing so is known as the second law of thermodynamics. Thus, of the four explanations, "the spontaneous creation of energy from nothing" is inconsistent with the second law of thermodynamics.

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The second law of thermodynamics states that the total entropy of an isolated system can never decrease over time. It implies that energy tends to spread out or disperse if not hindered, and processes that decrease entropy are not spontaneous.

We need to identify which process is inconsistent with the second law of thermodynamics. The options provided are:

1. Creation of energy from nothing
2. Concentration of energy from dispersed energy
3. Creation of matter from nothing
4. Tendency of entropy to become a constant value as temperature tends to an infinite value

• Creation of energy from nothing: This violates the conservation of energy, which is a fundamental principle related to the first law of thermodynamics, not directly the second law.
• Concentration of energy from dispersed energy: This is inconsistent with the second law, as it implies a decrease in entropy without external work.
• Creation of matter from nothing: Similar to the creation of energy, this violates conservation principles.
• Tendency of entropy to become a constant value as temperature tends to an infinite value: This is consistent with the third law of thermodynamics, not the second.

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