Multiple choice

In which of the following is the maximum theoretical efficiency equal to the temperature difference between the hot and cold ends, divided by the temperature at the hot end? All expressed in absolute temperature or kelvin.

  1. Heat pump

  2. Heat engine

  3. Carnot engine

  4. Turbine

  5. Electric motor
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In thermodynamics, a heat engine is a system that performs the conversion of heat or thermal energy to mechanical work.

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