What is the thermal efficiency of the heat engine illustrate
What is the thermal efficiency of the heat engine illustrated on the pV diagram below? The gas is monatomic. 2/13 8/9 2/9 1/3 8/13
Solution
Net Work done W = Area of rectangle
= (4Pa-2Pa)(4-2)m 3
= 2Pa x 2 m 3
= 4 J
Heat added Q = Area under top line and volume axis
= 4 Pa x(4-2)m 3
= 4 Pa x 2 m 3
= 8 J
Thermal efficiency = W/Q
= 4 J / 8 J
= 1/2
