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Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

1st Edition

ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter22: Entropy And The Second Law Of Thermodynamics

Section22.5: Case Study: Refrigerators

Problem 22.3CE

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