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Entropy Law

The Entropy Law, also known as the Second Law of Thermodynamics, states that in an isolated system, disorder tends to increase over time. This means that energy naturally disperses, becoming less available to do useful work. For example, when you spread out a drop of ink in water, the ink molecules become more randomly distributed, increasing entropy. The law highlights that processes are generally irreversible and that systems tend toward chaos or equilibrium unless energy is added to maintain order. Essentially, entropy measures the progression toward disorder in natural systems.