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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which of the following statements correctly describes a heat engine? A. Work is used to transfer thermal energy from a hot reservoir to a cold one. B. Work is done by transferring thermal energy from a hot reservoir to a cold one. C. Work is used to transfer thermal energy from a cold reservoir to a hot one. D. Work is done by transferring thermal energy from a cold reservoir to a hot one. **not sure! thank you:D

OpenStudy (michele_laino):

I'm pondering...

OpenStudy (anonymous):

:)

OpenStudy (michele_laino):

a typical heat engine is a turbomachine, by means of that turbomachine, an amount of work W, is done, transferring an amount Q of heat from a hot reservoir to a cold one

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ohh okay! so choice B? :O

OpenStudy (michele_laino):

yes! I think so!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

okay yay!! thanks!! :)

OpenStudy (michele_laino):

thanks!! :)

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