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(a) Calculate the theoretical efficiency for an Otto-cycle
Chapter 20, Problem 6E(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
(a) Calculate the theoretical efficiency for an Otto-cycle engine with ? = 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 ? = 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 = 1.40 Compression ratio r = 9.50