A Carnot engine whose high-temperature reservoir is at 620 K takes in 550 J of heat at this temperature in each cycle and gives up 335 J to the low-temperature reservoir. (a) How much mechanical wo...
A Carnot engine whose high-temperature reservoir is at 620 K takes in 550 J of heat at this temperature in each cycle and gives up 335 J to the low-temperature reservoir. (a) How much mechanical work does the engine perform during each cycle? (b) What is
Solution:
Given,
Temperature of high-temperature reservoir (T1) = 620 K
Energy taken in each cycle (Q1) = 550 J
Energy given to low-temperature reservoir (Q2) = 335J
Now,
Mechanical work done in each cycle = Q1 - Q2
= 550 J - 335 J
= 215 J
Let the...