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: 6

Answer

Engine 1.

Work Step by Step

We know that thermal efficiency is given by $$\eta=\frac{W_{\mathrm{out}}}{Q_{\mathrm{H}}}$$ where $W_{\rm out}$ is measured by the enclosed area of the cycle. And since engine 1 has twice as much enclosed area as engine 2. $$W_{\rm out,1}\gt W_{\rm out,2}$$ then the thermal efficiency of engine 1 is as twice of engine 2. $$\eta_1\gt \eta_2$$
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