[Campbell Biology P.194] According to the first law of thermodynamics, which statement is tr... | Practice Question

According to the first law of thermodynamics, which statement is true regarding energy in the universe?

  • A: Energy can be created from nothing, but not destroyed.
  • B: Energy can be destroyed, but not created.
  • C: The total amount of energy is constant, but it can be transferred and transformed.
  • D: Energy is lost during transfers and transformations, decreasing the total amount in the universe.

Explanation

The first law of thermodynamics, also known as the principle of conservation of energy, states that the energy of the universe is constant: Energy can be transferred and transformed, but it cannot be created or destroyed.