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Calculating Power Output of a p-V Engine
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The forum discussion focuses on calculating the power output of a p-V engine, specifically using the formula P = 1500 * (area occupied by the cycle) / 60. The area is defined as 4 p_0 V_0, leading to a calculated power output of 15 kW. The conclusion confirms the correctness of this calculation, affirming the method used to derive the power output.
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