Kinetic Theory Of Gases Question 9

Question: In a mechanical refrigerator, the low temperature coils are at a temperature of $ -23{}^\circ C $ and the compressed gas in the condenser has a temperature of $ 27{}^\circ C $ . The theoretical coefficient of performance is

Options:

A) 5

B) 8

C) 6

D) 6.5

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

[a] Coefficient of performance $ K=\frac{T _{2}}{T _{1}-T _{2}} $

$ =\frac{(273-23)}{(273+27)-(273-23)}=\frac{250}{300-250}=\frac{250}{20}=5 $