Thermodynamic Devices: A heat pump absorbs heat from the atmosphere at a rate of 30 kW. If work is being done to run this heat pump at a rate of 7.7 kW, what is the coefficient of performance (COP) of the heat pump?

A. 3.9
B. 4.9
C. 2.9
D. 0.26
E. 22


Answer: B

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