Answer
14
Work Step by Step
The ideal coefficient of performance is given in equation 15–6c. Make sure to measure temperatures in kelvins.
$$COP_{ideal}=\frac{T_L}{T_H-T_L}$$
$$COP_{ideal}=\frac{(2.5+273)K}{(22-2.5)K}=14$$
Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)
by Giancoli, Douglas C.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-32162-592-7
ISBN 13:
978-0-32162-592-2
Chapter 15 - The Laws of Thermodynamics - Problems - Page 440: 32
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