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

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Chapter 21 - Heat Engines and Refrigerators - Exercises and Problems - Page 594: 8

Answer

$K = 18.53$

Work Step by Step

We have $T_1 = 20^oC = 293K$ $T_2 = 5^oC = 278K$ Therefore $K = \frac{T_2}{T_1-T_2}$ $K = \frac{278K}{293K-278K}$ $K = 18.53$
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