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The laws of thermodynamics only hold for closed (finite) systems. The observable universe is finite, but may not be closed (expansion from dark energy). The tot
by SAI_Peregrinus 9y ago
The laws of thermodynamics only hold for closed (finite) systems. The observable universe is finite, but may not be closed (expansion from dark energy). The total universe may be infinite. In either case the laws of thermodynamics don't necessarily apply.
- woodandsteel 9y agoI was referring to the first law of thermodynamics, not the second. See tzs's comment for a link to the correct answer.