Which of the following processes is prohibited by the first law of thermodynamics (consider all systems below in isolation) and justify each sentence. A) A student builds an automobile engine that converts the thermal energy released when water changes to ice into work. B) An ice cube is placed in hot coffee; the ice cools and the coffee becomes hotter. C) A distorted car, due to a collision, returns to its normal shape by absorbing heat energy from the environment. D) Cold water is placed in a cold cup; The cup cools and the water cools E) Solid wax is placed on a hot metal pan; The wax melts and the metal pan cools

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Which of the following processes is prohibited by the first law of thermodynamics (consider all systems below in isolation) and justify each sentence.
A) A student builds an automobile engine that converts the thermal energy released when water changes to ice into work.
B) An ice cube is placed in hot coffee; the ice cools and the coffee becomes hotter.
C) A distorted car, due to a collision, returns to its normal shape by absorbing heat energy from the environment.
D) Cold water is placed in a cold cup; The cup cools and the water cools
E) Solid wax is placed on a hot metal pan; The wax melts and the metal pan cools

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