The efficiency of a certain heat engine is 25%. What is its useful work if the amount of heat it receives is 80kJ?

Initial data: η (efficiency of some heat engine) = 25% = 0.25; Q (amount of heat received by the heat engine) = 80 kJ.

The useful work of this heat engine is determined from the formula: η = A / Q, whence A = η * Q.

Let’s calculate: A = 0.25 * 80 = 20 kJ.

Answer: The useful work of a certain heat engine will be equal to 20 kJ.



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