In moving out of a dormitory at the end of the semester, a student does 1.6 3 104 J of work. In the process, his internal energy decreases by 4.2 3 104 J. Determine each of the following quantities (including the algebraic sign): (a) W (b) DU (c) Q
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Each of two Carnot engines uses the same cold reservoir at a temperature of 275 K for its exhaust heat. Each engine receives 1450 J of input heat. The work from either of these engines is used to drive a * * pulley arrangement that uses a rope to accelerate a 125-kg crate from rest along a horizontal frictionless surface, as shown in the fi gure. With engine 1 the crate attains a speed of 2.00 m/s, while with engine 2 it attains a speed of 3.00 m/s. Concepts: (i) With which engine is the change in the crates energy greater? (ii) Which engine does more work? Explain your answer. (iii) For which engine is the temperature of the hot reservoir greater? Calculations: Find the temperature of the hot reservoir for each engine.
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The first step in solving 15 problem number 103 trying to solve the problem we have to refer to the textbook question: Each of two Carnot engines uses the same cold reservoir at a temperature of 275 K for its exhaust heat. Each engine receives 1450 J of input heat. The work from either of these engines is used to drive a * * pulley arrangement that uses a rope to accelerate a 125-kg crate from rest along a horizontal frictionless surface, as shown in the fi gure. With engine 1 the crate attains a speed of 2.00 m/s, while with engine 2 it attains a speed of 3.00 m/s. Concepts: (i) With which engine is the change in the crates energy greater? (ii) Which engine does more work? Explain your answer. (iii) For which engine is the temperature of the hot reservoir greater? Calculations: Find the temperature of the hot reservoir for each engine.
From the textbook chapter Thermodynamics you will find a few key concepts needed to solve this.
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