How a coefficient of performance greater than 1 is possible?

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How is it that a machine (like a heat pump) can consume 1kw of power and produce an amount greater than that of heat? What am I misunderstanding?

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Imagine you have a pick up truck, you drive somewhere an pick up a bunch of hot rocks. It costs you $1in gas but provides $5 of heat

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