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Which reverses the normal flow of thermal energy? A. Steam engine B. Heat pump C. Combustion engine D. Refrigerant

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Answer:

Heat pump

Step-by-step explanation:

heat pumps reverse the normal flow of thermal energy and are part of refrigerants and air conditioners. This is a device that transfers the heat from source to sink.

How the work?

They move thermal energy in a direction that is just opposite to its spontaneous heat transfer. They absorb the heat energy from cold space and then discharge that heat into a warm space.They use external power to do the heat transfer work.

Major components:

  • A condenser,
  • Expansion valve
  • Evaporator
  • Compressor.
  • And lastly, a medium through which heat transfer occurs called refrigerant.

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