Definition of Second Law Of Thermodynamics



Entropy is a physical property that is being described by randomness, disorder, and uncertainty. The second law of thermodynamics is all about entropy and it states that in the case of an isolated system, the entropy always increases. The isolated system tends to move towards a thermal equilibrium which means the entropy is definitely going to increase.

 


The universe is known to be an ultimate isolated system and therefore, its entropy keeps on increasing with time. If all the processes that are taking place in the system are reversible, only then the entropy remains constant.

 

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