Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

Options

A. the system of constant entropy and constant volume will attain the equilibrium in a state of minimum energy
B. the entropy of the universe is on the increase
C. the process would be spontaneous when `(Delta S_(E,V)) lt 0, (Delta E)_(S, V) gt 0`
D. The process would be spontaneous when `(Delta S)_(E, V) gt 0, (Delta E)_(S, V)lt 0`

Answer

A, B, D

Explanation

`Delta S_("universe") gt 0` for irreversible process for spontaneous process. `(DeltaS)_(E, V) gt 0 and (Delta E)_(S, V) lt 0`