Carnot heat engine receives 612 kJ of heat per cycle from a high temperature source at 577°C and rejects heat to a low-temperature sink at 43°C. Determine the amount of heat rejected to the sink per cycle.

Carnot heat engine receives 612 kJ of heat per cycle from a high temperature source at 577°C and rejects heat to a low-temperature sink at 43°C. Determine the amount of heat rejected to the sink per cycle.

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter45: Domestic Refrigerators And Freezers

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A Carnot heat engine receives 612 kJ of heat per cycle from a high temperature source at 577°C and rejects heat to a low-temperature sink at 43°C. Determine the amount of heat rejected to the sink per cycle.

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a. 164 kJ

b. 228 kJ

c. 406 kJ

d. 312 kJ

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