Second Law of Thermodynamics

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The Second Law of Thermodynamics states that in a closed system entropy or disorder is always increasing. Put another way, heat tends to flow to cooler places. Another formulation is that energy associated with organized motions of particles tends to degrade into heat.

A consequence of this Law is that it is impossible to build a perpetual motion machine.