A Heat Engine Operating Between a Pair of Hot and Cold

question 9

Multiple Choice

A heat engine operating between a pair of hot and cold reservoirs with respective temperatures of 500 K and 300 K will have what maximum efficiency?

• A) 60%
• B) 50%
• C) 40%
• D) 30%

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Definitions:

Ambient Temperature

The temperature of the surrounding environment or air at any given place or time, often considered in various technical and everyday contexts.

Parasitic Load

Unwanted draining of power from a system, typically by devices that continue to consume power while they are supposedly off or in standby mode.

Voltage Regulator

An electrical component that automatically maintains a constant voltage level to protect devices from power surges or fluctuations.

Electrical System

The network of electrical components and wiring in a vehicle or machine, responsible for power distribution, control, and function of electrical devices.