Why can the coefficient of performance of a refrigerator never be infinite?

  • A
    Because it violates the First Law of Thermodynamics.
  • B
    Because it violates the Second Law of Thermodynamics.
  • C
    Because it violates the Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics.
  • D
    Because it violates the Third Law of Thermodynamics.

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