Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (4th Edition)

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Chapter 21 - Heat Engines and Refrigerators - Conceptual Questions - Page 593: 3

Answer

No

Work Step by Step

No, it is not possible to have an engine with $\eta \gt 0$ we have $ \eta = \frac{Q_1 -Q_2}{Q_1}$ $\eta$ will be less or equal to one and not greater than one. $\eta$ will be greater than one only if $Q_2<0$ but it is not possible.
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