The Kelvin form of the second law of thermodynamics states that

A. an engine can take heat from a single reservoir and convert it all to work
B. no engine can take heat from a single reservoir and convert it all to work
C. an engine can have a greater efficiency than a
Carnot engine


B. no engine can take heat from a single reservoir and convert it all to work

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