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An engine has an efficiency of 64% and producess 5500 J of work .Determine (a) the input heat .

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To solve the problem, we need to determine the input heat (QH) for an engine that has an efficiency of 64% and produces 5500 J of work. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Efficiency Formula**: The efficiency (η) of a heat engine is defined as the ratio of the work output (W) to the heat input (QH): \[ \eta = \frac{W}{QH} ...
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