Thermodynamic Devices: If the efficiency of a reversible engine is 28%, what is its COP (performance coefficient) operated (a) as a refrigerator, and (b) as a heat pump?

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


(a) 2.6 (b) 3.6

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