A Thermodynamic Pump with a Performance Coefficient (COP)of 4 $29 \mathrm {~kW} \text {. }$

question 69

Multiple Choice

A thermodynamic pump with a performance coefficient (COP) of 4.9 absorbs thermal energy from the atmosphere at a rate of $29 \mathrm {~kW} \text {. }$ At what rate is work being done to run this thermodynamic pump?

• A)6 kW
• B)142 kW
• C)113 kW
• D)35 kW

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