Acarnot engine has a power output of 150 kw. the engine operates between two reservoirs at 20.0°c and 500°
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a. how much energy does it take in per hour

8.8 × 10³³J

Explanation:

efficiency of an engine η  = net work output ÷ heat input = 1 -

= 500 + 273 =773K

= 20 + 273 =293K

= 1 -

  =0.62

power output= work output = 150kW

power output per hour = 150 × 1000×3600

                                     =5.4×10⁸J

recall, net work output ÷ heat input = 1 -

∴ 0.62= 5.4×10⁸ ÷ heat input

heat input= 5.4×10⁸÷0.62

=8.81×10⁸J

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