Problem 1 - Refrigerator A refrigerator operates at steady state with a coefficient of performance of 4.5 and a power input of 0.8 kW. Energy is rejected from the refrigerator to the surroundings at 20°C by heat transfer from metal coils attached to the back. Determine (a) the rate energy is rejected, in kW. (b) the lowest theoretical temperature inside the refrigerator, in K.

Problem 1 - Refrigerator A refrigerator operates at steady state with a coefficient of performance of 4.5 and a power input of 0.8 kW. Energy is rejected from the refrigerator to the surroundings at 20°C by heat transfer from metal coils attached to the back. Determine (a) the rate energy is rejected, in kW. (b) the lowest theoretical temperature inside the refrigerator, in K.

Elements Of Electromagnetics

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