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The second law of thermodynamics and evolution
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RE: The second law of thermodynamics and evolution
Quote:The Second Law of Thermodynamics is commonly known as the Law of Increased Entropy. While quantity remains the same (First Law), the quality of matter/energy deteriorates gradually over time. How so? Usable energy is inevitably used for productivity, growth and repair. In the process, usable energy is converted into unusable energy. Thus, usable energy is irretrievably lost in the form of unusable energy.

"Entropy" is defined as a measure of unusable energy within a closed or isolated system (the universe for example). As usable energy decreases and unusable energy increases, "entropy" increases. Entropy is also a gauge of randomness or chaos within a closed system. As usable energy is irretrievably lost, disorganization, randomness and chaos increase.
http://www.allaboutscience.org/second-la...namics.htm

But the earth is not a closed system. Energy from the sun continues to enter our atmosphere, thus there is a continuous supply of new energy.
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RE: The second law of thermodynamics and evolution - by Jenny A - January 2, 2015 at 5:27 pm

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