A perpetual motion machine of the second kind

A. violates the first law of thermodynamics
B. would be a good investment
C. violates the second law of thermodynamics
D. violates the zeroth law of thermodynamics


C. violates the second law of thermodynamics

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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