Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 20 - Entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics - Questions - Page 603: 10c

Answer

Entropy decreases.

Work Step by Step

In a perfect refrigerator, $\Delta S < 0$ Which means entropy is decreased. This is impossible in an equilibrium system because entropy cannot be a negative number, hence it violates the second law of thermodynamics. It is impossible to build a negative entropy engine due to the nature of energy transfer.
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