Question

An engine absorbs 2000J of heat from a hot reservoir and expels 750J to a cold reservoir during each operating cycle. What is the power output of the engine if each cycle lasts for 0.5 seconds?

Answer 1

Answer on Question#40282, Physics, Mechanics Question: An en- gine absorbs 2000J of heat from a hot reservoir and expels 750J to a cold reservoir during each operating cycle. What is the power output of the en- gine if each cycle lasts for 0.5 seconds?

Solution. The output power is

$\frac{2000-750}{0.5}=2700\,W$