A heat engine performs 100 J of work and at the same time rejects 400 J of heat energy to cold reservoirs.What is the efficiency of the engine?
Correct answer: A. 20%
- A. 20%
- B. 25%
- C. 4%
- D. 50%
Explanation
From the conservation of energy, the heat input (Q₁) must equal the work done (W) plus the heat rejected (Q₂). So, Q₁ = W + Q₂ = 100 J + 400 J = 500 J. Efficiency is η = W / Q₁ = 100 J / 500 J = 0.2, which is 20%.
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