Co-efficient of Performance (COP) of a refrigerator is the ratio of the ______________________?

Correct answer: B. Refrigeration obtained to the work required

  • A. Work required to refrigeration obtained
  • B. Refrigeration obtained to the work required
  • C. Lower to higher temperature
  • D. Higher to lower temperature

Explanation

Refrigerator performance is measured by the cooling effect obtained divided by the work supplied: COP = refrigeration effect / work input. A higher COP means more cooling for each unit of work.

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