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Based on the second law of thermodynamics why must a machine always be less than 100% efficient?

A.Heat never moves from cold to hot.
B.Heat is never converted completely into mechanical energy.
C.Heat never flows from hot to cold.
D.Entropy never increases.

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heat never moves from cold to hot

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Heat is never converted completely into mechanical energy APEX

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