Question: A drafty house loses 2 5 , 0 0 0 J of heat each second ( 2 5 0 0 0 W ) on very

A drafty house loses 25,000J of heat each second
(25000W) on very cold days. However, a heat pump is
used to keep it warm! On a cold day, it is -20oF outside
but a toasty 75oF inside. You want to maintain this
comfortable temperature in the house.
a) How much power will a 70% efficient space heater
consume keeping your house warm?
b) How much power will a heat pump with a COP =4.2
consume doing the same thing?

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