Engine problems and Chapter III review
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Ideal engine: T₁ = 800 K, T₂ = 200 K, Q₁ = 4000 J. Find A and Q₂ (J).
A = 3000 J, Q₂ = 1000 J
2
A 20 kW engine runs for 1 hour. Useful work in MJ?
72
3
η = 25 %, Q₂ = 1500 J. Q₁ (J)?
2000
4
What does the Carnot formula show and why are temperatures in kelvins?
The maximum efficiency depends only on T₁ and T₂; the formula is based on absolute temperature and ratios would be wrong in Celsius.
5
Write a short 5-sentence conclusion on reducing the environmental impact of engines.
Free answer: raise efficiency, public and electric transport, solar energy, filtering, saving fuel.