One of the most efficient engines built so far has the following characteristics:
combustion chamber temperature = 1900°C
exhaust temperature = 430°C
7.0 × 10⁹ cal of fuel produces 1.4 × 10¹⁰ J of work in one hour,where 1 cal = 4.19 J
(a)What is the actual efficiency of this engine?
(b)What is the Carnot efficiency of the engine?
(c)What is the power output of this engine?

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The Answer of One of the most efficient engines built so far has the following characteristics: combustion chamber temperature = 1900°C exhaust temperature = 430°C 7.0 × 10⁹ cal of fuel produces 1.4 × 10¹⁰ J of work in one hour,where 1 cal = 4.19 J (a)What is the actual efficiency of this engine? (b)What is the Carnot efficiency of the engine? (c)What is the power output of this engine?

One of the Most Efficient Engines Built So Far Has