A heat engine exhausts 8200 J of heat while performing 3200 J of useful work. What is

Chapter 15, Problem 17P

(choose chapter or problem)

Get Unlimited Answers
QUESTION:

A heat engine exhausts 8200 J of heat while performing 3200 J of useful work. What is the efficiency of this engine?

Questions & Answers

QUESTION:

A heat engine exhausts 8200 J of heat while performing 3200 J of useful work. What is the efficiency of this engine?

ANSWER:

Step 1 of 2

We have to find the efficiency of a heat engine which exhausts 8200 J of heat while performing 3200 J of useful work.

The efficiency of the engine can be found using the expression,

   

where,

work done = 3200 J

heat flow = 8200 J

_________________

Add to cart


Study Tools You Might Need

Not The Solution You Need? Search for Your Answer Here:

×

Login

Login or Sign up for access to all of our study tools and educational content!

Forgot password?
Register Now

×

Register

Sign up for access to all content on our site!

Or login if you already have an account

×

Reset password

If you have an active account we’ll send you an e-mail for password recovery

Or login if you have your password back