Is It Possible to Transfer Heat from a Cold Reservoir

question 7

Multiple Choice

Is it possible to transfer heat from a cold reservoir to a hot reservoir?

• A) No; this is forbidden by the second law of thermodynamics.
• B) Yes; this will happen naturally.
• C) Yes, but work will have to be done.
• D) Theoretically yes, but it hasn't been accomplished yet.

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