Which of the following is a TRUE statement, according to the second law of thermodynamics? A. There is no heat flow between objects in contact at equilibrium temperature. B. Heat flows spontaneously if there is a temperature difference. C. Heat flows spontaneously from the cold side to the hot side. D. Heat flows spontaneously from the hot side to the cold side. E. A pump is needed for the heat to flow from hot side to the cold side.

Which of the following is a TRUE statement, according to the second law of thermodynamics? A. There is no heat flow between objects in contact at equilibrium temperature. B. Heat flows spontaneously if there is a temperature difference. C. Heat flows spontaneously from the cold side to the hot side. D. Heat flows spontaneously from the hot side to the cold side. E. A pump is needed for the heat to flow from hot side to the cold side.

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Chapter14: Heat And Heat Transfer Methods

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Problem 65PE: (a) A shirtless rider under a circus tent feels the heat radiating from the sunlit portion of the...

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