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Kinetic Theory and Thermodynamics: Second Law MCQ

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Second LawMediumQuestion 31027

Question

Second law of thermodynamics states that heat cannot spontaneously flow from:
  1. A
    Hot to cold
  2. B
    Cold to hot
    Correct
  3. C
    High pressure to low pressure
  4. D
    Low pressure to high pressure

Correct answer

Cold to hot

Explanation

Clausius statement: heat cannot spontaneously flow from a cold body to a hot body without work input.

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