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The heat engine operating in reverse is called

Correct answer: B. Refrigerator

  • A. Electric generator
  • B. Refrigerator
  • C. Carnot engine
  • D. Electric motor

Explanation

A heat engine converts heat energy into mechanical work, and it operates in a cycle. When the same cycle is operated in reverse, i.e., when work is done on the system to transfer heat from a colder reservoir to a hotter reservoir, it becomes a refrigerator. A refrigerator absorbs heat from a low-temperature environment (cooling space) and transfers it to a higher-temperature environment (external surroundings).

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