A
The ideal and actual efficiency of a heat engine.
Answer to Problem 55A
The ideal efficiency of the heat engine is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
A heat engine is working at a source temperature of
Formula used:
The efficiency of a heat engine is calculated as:
Calculation:
Ideal efficiency of a heat engine operating between 800 K and
The actual efficiency of a heat engine operating between 100 kJ and 50 kJ of heat is
Conclusion:
Thus, the ideal efficiency of the heat engine is
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