In an ideal vapor compression cycle operating between 1.2 bar and 8 bar using R-410A as the refrigerant, which removes heat from a cold space at a rate of 100kW. If the condenser outlet was subcooled by 2°C below saturation, which of the following is TRUE? I.The required mass flow of the refrigerant will decrease. II. The COP of the ref will increase. a. Neither I nor II b. Both I and II c. II only d. I only

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In an ideal vapor compression cycle operating between 1.2 bar and 8 bar using R-410A as the refrigerant, which removes heat from a cold space at a rate of 100kW. If the condenser outlet was subcooled by 2°C below saturation, which of the following is TRUE?
I.The required mass flow of the refrigerant will decrease.
II. The COP of the ref will increase.
a. Neither I nor II
b. Both I and II
c. II only
d. I only
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