Question

which of these clearly and accurately states one of the laws of thermodynamics? energy is only created, never destroyed. energy can be created or destroyed but never changes form. energy cannot be created but can be destroyed. energy is neither created nor destroyed but can change forms.

Explanation:

The first law of thermodynamics (conservation of energy) states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another. The first option says energy is only created (incorrect). The second says energy can be created/destroyed and never changes form (both incorrect). The third says energy can be destroyed (incorrect). The fourth option matches the law: energy is neither created nor destroyed but can change forms.

Answer:

D. Energy is neither created nor destroyed but can change forms.