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

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321740904
ISBN 13: 978-0-32174-090-8

Chapter 19 - Heat Engines and Refrigerators - Exercises and Problems - Page 550: 19

Answer

a) Engine b violates first law of thermodynamics as energy is not conserved in it. b) No heat engine violates second law of thermodynamics as in every heat engine heat flows from higher temperature to lower temperature.

Work Step by Step

a) Engine b violates first law of thermodynamics as energy is not conserved in it. b) No heat engine violates second law of thermodynamics as in every heat engine heat flows from higher temperature to lower temperature.
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