The law of Lavoisier and Laplace illustrates

Options

A. The principle of conservation of energy
B. Equivalence of mechanical and thermal energy
C. The principle of conservation of matter
D. Equivalence of mechanical and chemical energy

Answer

A

Explanation

Lavoisier and Laplace's law (1780) states that the energy change accompanying any transformation is equal and opposite to energy change accompanying the reverse process. Hence, the answer is (1)