Physics: Principles with Applications
Physics: Principles with Applications
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ISBN: 9780130606204
Author: Douglas C. Giancoli
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Chapter 15, Problem 64GP

(a)

To determine

The ratio of efficiency to maximum possible efficiency.

(a)

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Answer to Problem 64GP

The ratio of efficiency to maximum possible efficiency is 28.1%.

Explanation of Solution

Given info:

The efficiency of the engine is, η=15%=0.15 .

The temperature of the gas air mixture is, Th=495°C=(495°C+273)K=768K .

The temperature of the exhaust is, Tl=85°C=(85°C+273)K=358K .

Formula Used:

The expression to calculate the maximum possible efficiency is,

  ηmax=1TlTh

The expression to calculate theratio of efficiency to maximum possible efficiency is,

  x=ηηmax

Calculation:

Substitute all the values in the above expression.

  ηmax=1358K768K=0.534

Substitute all the values in the above expression.

  x=0.150.534=0.281=28.1%

Conclusion:

Thus, the ratio of efficiency to maximum possible efficiency is 28.1%.

(b)

To determine

The power of the engine goes to moving the car and the heat goes to exhaust.

(b)

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Answer to Problem 64GP

The power of the engine goes to moving the car is 7.46×104J/s and the heat goes to exhaust is 1.522×109J .

Explanation of Solution

Given info:

The power of the car engine is, P=100hp=100hp×746W1hp=7.46×104W×1J/s1W=7.46×104J/s .

The time for the exhaust is, t=1h=1h×3600s1h=3600s .

Formula Used:

The power of the engine goes to moving the car is same as the power of the engine.

The expression to calculate the heat goes to exhaust is,

  Q=Pt(1η1)

Calculation:

Substitute all the values in the above expression.

  Q=(7.46×104J/s)(3600s)(10.151)=1.522×109J

Conclusion:

Thus, the power of the engine goes to moving the car is 7.46×104J/s and the heat goes to exhaust is 1.522×109J .

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