Wcycle = Qin - Qout
Wcycle = 5 KJ ( if 5.000,000 KJ = 5 KJ )
= 0.5 ( thermal efficiency )
= Wcycle / Qin
0.5 = 5 KJ / Qin
Qin = 10 KJ
Qout = 5 KJ
Problem 2.058 SI The net work of a power cycle operating as in the figure below...
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