Essential University Physics: Volume 1 (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 19 - Section 19.2 - The Second Law of Thermodynamics - Example - Page 337: 19.1

Answer

418 degrees Celsius

Work Step by Step

We know that 140 Joules of work is done, for this is the change in energy. Thus, we find the efficiency: $= \frac{140}{240}=.583$ Thus, it follows: $ T_h=\frac{T_c}{1-.583} = \frac{288K}{1-.583} \approx 691 K \approx 418 ^{\circ}C$
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