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Hawke

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on: Jun 10, 2013
Most cells cannot harness heat to perform work because
A) heat is not a form of energy.
B) cells do not have much heat; they are relatively cool.
C) temperature is usually uniform throughout a cell.
D) heat can never be used to do work.
E) heat must remain constant during work.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 10, 2013
Try C. I remember this question on my exam.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 10, 2013
Thanks, it was correct.


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