The Department of Energy develops a new reversible engine which has a COP of 4 when operated as a refrigerator and a COP of 5 when operated as a heat pump. What is its efficiency when operated as an engine doing work?
A) 10.%
B) 20.%
C) 25.%
D) 45.%
E) 80.%
B
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Are cosmic rays electromagnetic waves? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?