Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 19 - Heat Engines and Refrigerators - Exercises and Problems - Page 550: 21

Answer

$T_C =7^oC$

Work Step by Step

We have $T_H = 427^oC = 700K$ $\eta = 1- \frac{T_C}{T_H}$ $ 60\% = 0.6 =1- \frac{T_C}{700K}$ $ T_C = 0.4 *700K =280^oC$ $T_C =7^oC$
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