3.7 - Concept of Heat Engines
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary function of a heat engine?
💡 Hint: Think about what a car engine does.
Define efficiency in the context of heat engines.
💡 Hint: It's about how well the heat is converted into work.
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What do heat engines primarily do?
💡 Hint: Think of how cars function.
True or False: Higher efficiency in heat engines means less heat waste.
💡 Hint: Consider energy conservation.
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A heat engine absorbs 600 J of heat and does 150 J of work. Calculate its efficiency.
💡 Hint: Use the efficiency formula.
Discuss how the design of a heat engine can be optimized for better efficiency. Consider aspects like fuel type and technology.
💡 Hint: Think about modern technological advancements.
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