Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1-11823-072-8
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Chapter 20 - Entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics - Problems - Page 605: 30a

Answer

$4673$ $J$

Work Step by Step

The efficiency of the engine is $1-\frac{333}{373}$ = $0.107$. Since the power consumption is 500 W, the heat intake is $\frac{500}{0.107}$ = $4673$ $J$.
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