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

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ISBN 10: 0133942651
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Chapter 21 - Heat Engines and Refrigerators - Conceptual Questions - Page 593: 8

Answer

a) is not while as b) and c) are possible heat engines.

Work Step by Step

Since $W =Q_1 -Q_2$ but a} does not satisfy this equation , here work is greater than $Q_1 -Q_2$ which is not possible for heat engine.
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