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Entropy

physical science Maturity 13-18

Things like to get messy.

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NewOne-Mixed paper offcuts illustrating material entropy02.jpg
Energy can spread out too. It does not stay in one spot. This makes it hard to use. It is like a pile of scraps.
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Can you find things that are messy?

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