Question: A heat pump operates between reservoirs at 293 K (inside the house) and 265 K (outside). It is not a reversible heat pump; it only

A heat pump operates between reservoirs at 293 K (inside the house) and 265 K (outside). It is not a reversible heat pump; it only pumps 75% of the maximum possible heat into the house. How much work must be done to “pump” 6000 J of heat energy into the house?

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