Processes increasing entropy of the universe - Thermodynamics

Q.  An electric current I is passing through a resistor in contact with a reservoir. The internal energy of the resistor is constant. Heat generated is absorbed by surrounding at temperature T0. What will be the effect on entropy of the universe?
- Published on 20 Aug 15

a. Entropy of the universe is always constant
b. The process increases the the entropy of the universe
c. The process decreases the the entropy of the universe
d. cannot say

ANSWER: The process increases the the entropy of the universe

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