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

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0133942651
ISBN 13: 978-0-13394-265-1

Chapter 21 - Heat Engines and Refrigerators - Conceptual Questions - Page 593: 6

Answer

Engine 1 has larger thermal efficiency than Engine 2

Work Step by Step

Figures show us that Engine 1 does more work than Engine 2 (area under curve is work done which is greater for Engine1). Hence Engine 1 has larger thermal efficiency than Engine 2.
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