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Which of the following is true about the state of the surroundings in thermodynamics?

Options

  1. AIt can be completely specified.
  2. BIt is irrelevant in thermodynamics.
  3. CIt is necessary to specify it to define the state of the system.
  4. DIt cannot be completely specified, and it is not necessary to do so.

Correct answer

D. It cannot be completely specified, and it is not necessary to do so.

Step-by-step solution

The state of the surroundings cannot be completely specified in thermodynamics, but it is not necessary to do so.

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