Thermodynamic Devices: An ideal Carnot engine is operated as an air conditioner to cool a house in the summer. The air conditioner removes 14 kJ of heat per second from the house, and maintains the inside temperature at 293 K, while the outside temperature is 369 K. The power required to run the air conditioner under these operating conditions is closest to
A. 3600 W.
B. 4400 W.
C. 5100 W.
D. 5800 W.
E. 6600 W.
Answer: A
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