Explain which of the two quantities

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Problem

Explain which of the two quantities, COPHP\text{COP}_{\text{HP}} or COPref\text{COP}_{\text{ref}}, is numerically larger for a device working between fixed hot and cold reservoirs, and give the physical reason for this difference.

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