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 551: 30

Answer

$K=2$

Work Step by Step

The relation between thermal efficiency$(\eta)$ and coefficient of performance$(K)$ is given as $K = \frac{1}{\eta} -1$ $ \therefore K = \frac{1}{1/3} -1$ $ K = 3-1$ $K=2$
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