Physics
Carnot Efficiency
Maximum efficiency of a heat engine.
Formula
Formula
η = 1 − T_cT_h
Variables
| Symbol | Definition | Type & range | Units | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T_c | cold reservoir (K) | real number (ℝ) | K | input |
| T_h | hot reservoir (K) | real number (ℝ) | K | input |
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Worked examples
Example 1
Givencold T (K) = 300, hot T (K) = 600
Result50
Example 2
Givencold T (K) = 290, hot T (K) = 500
Result42