Carnot Engine: You Want to Design an Ideal Carnot Heat

question 45

Multiple Choice

Carnot engine: You want to design an ideal Carnot heat engine that wastes only 35.0% of the heat that goes into it. The lowest cold-reservoir temperature available to you is +15.0°C. If 150.0 J of work is done per cycle, the heat input per cycle is closest to

• A) 203 J.
• B) 231 J.
• C) 248 J.
• D) 429 J.
• E) 760 J.

---

Definitions:

Armored Car

A secure vehicle, often bulletproof, used for the safe transportation of valuables, such as cash and precious metals.

Corporate Responsibility

The concept that companies should be accountable for their impact on society and the environment, considering the interests of stakeholders beyond shareholders.

Profit

The financial gain that is realized when the revenue generated from a business activity exceeds the expenses, costs, and taxes involved in sustaining the activity.