Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Energy conservation

Energy conservation — practice question

A heat engine changes thermal energy into mechanical work. It receives thermal energy $Q_{\text{in}}$ from a heat source and transfers thermal energy $Q_{\text{out}}$ to a heat sink, so that useful work $W$ is produced. State the efficiency of this engine?

  • A$\frac{W}{Q_{\text{in}} + Q_{\text{out}}}$
  • B$\frac{W}{Q_{\text{in}} - Q_{\text{out}}}$
  • C$\frac{W}{Q_{\text{in}}}$
  • D$\frac{W}{Q_{\text{out}}}$

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