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Water can be lifted into the water tank at the top of the house with the help of a pump . Then why is not considered to be spontaneous ?

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To understand why lifting water into a tank with a pump is not considered a spontaneous process, we can break down the explanation into several steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Spontaneous Processes**: - A spontaneous process is one that occurs naturally without the need for external energy. It happens on its own due to the inherent properties of the system and its surroundings. 2. **Definition of Non-Spontaneous Processes**: ...
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