NEET Physics Laws of Thermodynamics Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): In an isolated system, the entropy can increase over time. | Reason (R): For an isolated system, there is no exchange of energy or matter with the surroundings.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
In an isolated system, energy remains constant, and entropy can increase according to the second law of thermodynamics, as stated in the NCERT context.
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