(a) Show that the efficiency e of a Carnot engine and the coefficient of performance K of...

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(a) Show that the efficiency e of a Carnot engine and the coefficient of performance K of a Carnot refrigerator are related by K = (1 - e)/e. The engine and refrigerator operate between the same hot and cold reservoirs.
(b) What is K for the limiting values e → 1 and e → 0? Explain.
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Physics

ISBN: 978-0321976444

5th edition

Authors: James S. Walker

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