Problem 4.1 (Schroeder’s Intro to Thermal Physics)

Problem 4.1

Recall Problem 1.34, which concerned an ideal diatomic gas taken around a rectangular cycle on a PV diagram. Suppose now that this system is used as a heat engine, to convert the heat added into mechanical work.

(a) Evaluate the efficiency of this engine for the case ,
(b) Calculate the efficiency of an “ideal” engine operating between the same temperature extremes.

Solution:

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