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Carnot efficiency
η = 1 − T_c/T_h
Where: T_c = T_c, Tₕ = Tₕ, η = viscosity / efficiency
Solved example
Given: T_c = 7, T_h = 5
Find: eta (viscosity / efficiency)
- Formula: η = -T_c/Tₕ + 1
- Substitute the values: η = 1 - 7/5
- Result: η = -0.4
Answer: eta = -0.4
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How to calculate Carnot efficiency
- Write down the formula: η = 1 − T_c/T_h.
- Note the known values (T_c, Tₕ).
- Substitute them and simplify to find eta.
- Use the calculator above to solve for any letter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the formula for Carnot efficiency?
The formula is η = 1 − T_c/T_h, where T_c = T_c, Tₕ = Tₕ, η = viscosity / efficiency.
What is Carnot efficiency when T_c = 7, T_h = 5?
eta = -0.4. Substitute the values into η = 1 − T_c/T_h and simplify.
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