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Answer: (a) Calculate the theoretical efficiency for an
Chapter 20, Problem 6E(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
(a) Calculate the theoretical efficiency for an Otto-cycle engine with \(\gamma = 1.40\) and r = 9.50. (b) If this engine takes in 10,000 J of heat from burning its fuel, how much heat does it discard to the outside air?
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QUESTION:
(a) Calculate the theoretical efficiency for an Otto-cycle engine with \(\gamma = 1.40\) and r = 9.50. (b) If this engine takes in 10,000 J of heat from burning its fuel, how much heat does it discard to the outside air?
ANSWER:Solution 6E
Problem (a)
Step 1:
To find the theoretical efficiency of the otto-cycle engine
Ratio of heat capacity γ = 1.40
Compression ratio r = 9.50