How Much Ice Melts in a Carnot Engine Cycle?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the amount of ice melted in a Carnot engine cycle when 6600 J of heat is input. Participants suggest using the efficiency formula Qc/Qh = Tc/Th to relate the heat exchanged between the hot and cold reservoirs. The importance of knowing the temperatures of the reservoirs and the heat input for determining the heat output is emphasized. The conversation also seeks clarification on the relevant equations for calculating the efficiency of a Carnot engine. Understanding these concepts is essential for solving the problem of ice melting in the cold reservoir.
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A Carnot engine uses a hot reservoir consisting of a large amount of boiling water and a cold reservoir consisting of a large tub of ice and water. When 6600 J of heat is put into the engine and the engine produces work, how many kilograms of ice in the tub are melted due to the heat delivered to the cold reservoir? (See Table 12.3 for appropriate constants.)

I'm not sure how to being.
I was thinking about using:
Qc/Qh = Tc/Th but I'm not sure
 
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jalpabhav said:
A Carnot engine uses a hot reservoir consisting of a large amount of boiling water and a cold reservoir consisting of a large tub of ice and water. When 6600 J of heat is put into the engine and the engine produces work, how many kilograms of ice in the tub are melted due to the heat delivered to the cold reservoir? (See Table 12.3 for appropriate constants.)

I'm not sure how to being.
I was thinking about using:
Qc/Qh = Tc/Th but I'm not sure

If you know the reservoir temperatures and the heat input to a Carnot engine, you should be able to calculate the heat output. What equations do you have for the efficiency of a Carnot engine?
 
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