A Steam Engine Operates Between a High and Low Temperature

question 100

Multiple Choice

A steam engine operates between a high and low temperature of 550°C and 180°C. If the steam engine operates at 40% of its theoretical maximum efficiency and does work at a rate of 1000 W, calculate how much heat is discharged per hour.

• A) 0.8 MJ/hr
• B) 2.8 MJ/hr
• C) 3.4 MJ/hr
• D) 16 MJ/hr
• E) 12 MJ/hr

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