A Carnot Refrigerator Has a Coefficient of Performance of 2

question 10

Multiple Choice

A Carnot refrigerator has a coefficient of performance of 2.5.The refrigerator consumes 50 W of power.How much heat is removed from the interior of the refrigerator in 1 hour?

• A) 7.5 kJ
• B) 450 kJ
• C) 180 kJ
• D) 720 kJ
• E) 72 kJ

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Definitions:

Pleurisy

An inflammation of the pleurae, which are the layers of tissue lining the lungs and inner chest wall, often causing sharp chest pain with breathing.

Pleural Cavity

The thin fluid-filled space between the two layers of the pleura surrounding the lungs, providing lubrication during respiratory movements.

Blood

A vital liquid flowing in the living organism's body that carries essential substances and removes waste.

Thyroid Cartilage

The largest cartilage in the larynx. It forms the anterior wall of the larynx.