According to the second law of thermodynamics, it is impossiblefor a heat engine to

Chapter 11, Problem 23

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According to the second law of thermodynamics, it is impossiblefor a heat engine to convett thermal energy solely into workwithout exhausting some thermal energy to a cold reservoir. Is itpossible to do the opposite-to convert work into thermal energywith 100% effi ciency? If not, why not? lf so, give an example.

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