A refrigerator has a coefficient of performance equal to 4.2.How much work must be done on the operating gas in the refrigerator in order to remove 250 J of energy from the interior compartment?

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The coefficient of performance (COP) for a refrigerator is defined as the ratio of the heat removed from the interior (Q_c) to the work done on the system (W), COP = Q_c / W. Given COP = 4.2 and Q_c = 250 J, we can rearrange the formula to solve for W: W = Q_c / COP = 250 J / 4.2 ≈ 60 J.

A Refrigerator Has a Coefficient of Performance Equal to 4