Answer to Question #343429 in Physics for Xabbi

Question #343429

what is the efficiency of a diesel engine that receive 214.1 J of energy from combustion and lose 185.3 J by heat to exhaust during one cycle?

Expert's answer

"\\eta=\\frac{Q_H-Q_L}{Q_H}\\\\\n=\\frac{214.1-185.3}{214.1}=0.135=13.5\\%"

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