What does nonequilibrium thermodynamics primarily study?
A. The properties of systems in a state of thermal equilibrium
B. The behavior of systems that are not in thermodynamic equilibrium and how they evolve over time
C. The calculation of ideal gas laws under equilibrium conditions
D. The interaction between electrical and thermal conductivity in equilibrium systems



Answer :

Answer:

B. The behavior of systems that are not in thermodynamic equilibrium and how they evolve over time.

Nonequilibrium thermodynamics specifically deals with systems that are undergoing changes and are not in a stable, balanced state. It explores how these systems evolve and reach a new equilibrium or steady state.