Question: The units for efficiency are: A . J B . W C . J / W D . No units 2 . An engine takes

The units for efficiency are:
A. J
B. W
C. J/W
D. No units
2. An engine takes 3,000 J from a hot reservoir and expels 2,400 J to a cold reservoir. How much work
does the engine do? Express your answer in Joules and input the number only.
3. An engine takes 3,000 J from a hot reservoir and expels 2,400 J to a cold reservoir. What is the
thermal efficiency of the engine?
A.20%
B.45%
C.60%
D.80%
4. Three engines operate between reservoirs separated in temperature by 300 K.
Engine A: TH =1000 K, TC =700 K
Engine B: TH =900 K, TC =600 K
Engine C: TH =500 K, TC =200 K
Rank the engines by their maximum possible efficiencies.
A. A > B > C
B. A > C > B
C. B > A > C
D. B > C > A
E. C > B > A
F. C > A > B

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