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

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


C

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