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Chapter 20, Problem 10DQ

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Compare the \(p V \text {-diagram }\) for the Otto cycle in Fig. 20.6 with the diagram for the Carnot heat engine in Fig. 20.13. Explain some of the important differences between the two cycles.

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QUESTION:

Compare the \(p V \text {-diagram }\) for the Otto cycle in Fig. 20.6 with the diagram for the Carnot heat engine in Fig. 20.13. Explain some of the important differences between the two cycles.

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pV-diagram

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Solution 10DQ

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Carnot Cycle

Carnot cycle is a reversible cycle where a working fluid goes under a cycle with working process Isothermal heat addition, Isentropic expansion, Isothermal heat rejection and finally Isentropic compression.

Carnot cycle has the most efficiency of all the working cy

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