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The degradation of energy is due to

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the ever decreasing levels of entropy in the universe.

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the ever increasing levels of entropy in the universe.

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non-transformation of energy into heat

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none of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B the ever increasing levels of entropy in the universe.
The degradation of energy is due to the release of thermal energy to surrounding which increases level of entropy in the universe.

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