During each cycle, a thermodynamic engine takes in 4.0 J of energy, does 1.0 J of work, and expels 3.0 J of energy. What is its efficiency?

What will be an ideal response?


25%

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Observations and stellar evolution models indicate that the central star of a planetary nebula finally must contract and become a _____

A) yellow giant B) white dwarf C) red giant D) black dwarf

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Four electrons move from point A to point B in a uniform electric field as shown below. Rank the electrons in diagrams I through IV by the changes in potential from most positive to most negative when traveling from A to B.

A. I = II = III = IV. B. II = III > I > IV. C. III > I = IV > II. D. II > I = IV > III. E. I > II = III > IV.

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Gamma rays have a very small

A) energy. B) frequency. C) mass. D) wavelength.

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