In a Carnot engine, which of the following is true?
Practice Questions
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In a Carnot engine, which of the following is true?
It operates between two temperatures
It is 100% efficient
It can operate with any working substance
It is a perpetual motion machine
Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions
In a Carnot engine, which of the following is true?
Step 1: Understand what a Carnot engine is. It is a theoretical engine that operates on a specific cycle to convert heat into work.
Step 2: Identify the two main components of the Carnot engine: the hot reservoir (where it absorbs heat) and the cold reservoir (where it rejects heat).
Step 3: Recognize that the Carnot engine operates between two temperatures: the temperature of the hot reservoir and the temperature of the cold reservoir.
Step 4: Remember that the engine absorbs heat from the hot reservoir and then, after doing work, it releases some heat to the cold reservoir.
