AP Physics 2
9.6 Entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics
9.4 The First Law of Thermodynamics
Three heat engines, 1, 2, and 3, each operate on a Carnot cycle between a hot reservoir at absolute temperature \(T_H\) and a cold reservoir at absolute temperature \(T_C\). The operating temperatures for each engine are given in the table.
Which of the following correctly ranks the ideal thermal efficiencies \(e_1\), \(e_2\), and \(e_3\) of the three engines?
| Engine | Hot Reservoir Temperature \(T_H\) | Cold Reservoir Temperature \(T_C\) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | \(600 \text{ K}\) | \(300 \text{ K}\) |
| 2 | \(500 \text{ K}\) | \(200 \text{ K}\) |
| 3 | \(400 \text{ K}\) | \(100 \text{ K}\) |
Which of the following correctly ranks the ideal thermal efficiencies \(e_1\), \(e_2\), and \(e_3\) of the three engines?
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