What is an example of increasing entropy?

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Jade
Mar 16, 2018

Burning wood.

Explanation:

Entropy is nature's way of increasing disorder in any system and thereby the entirety of the universe.The wood starts as a single, solid object. Fire consumes the wood, releasing energy along with carbon dioxide and water vapor, and leaving a pile of ashes.

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