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

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Chapter 19 - Heat Engines and Refrigerators - Conceptual Questions - Page 548: 5

Answer

$\eta_4 > \eta_3>\eta_2 =\eta_1$

Work Step by Step

We have $\eta = \frac{W}{Q_1} =\frac{Q_1 -Q_2}{Q_1}$ Therefore, $\eta _1= \frac{4}{10} =0.4$ $\eta _2= \frac{40}{100} =0.4$ $\eta _3= \frac{6}{10} =0.6$ $\eta _4= \frac{94}{100} =0.94$ Hence $\eta_4 > \eta_3>\eta_2 =\eta_1$
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