Simple reversed heat engine problem

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In a reversed heat engine problem, the work input is 85 kJ and the heat transfer from the low temperature region is 260 kJ. To find the heat transfer to the high temperature region, the total energy is calculated as 345 kJ. The coefficient of performance (COP) is determined to be 3.05, calculated using the formula COP = Q(input) / W. The discussion confirms the calculations while noting a minor error in the equation symbols. The analysis effectively demonstrates the principles of thermodynamics in reversed heat engines.
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Homework Statement


In a reversed heat engine, the work done on the engine is 85 kJ and the heat transfer to the engine from the low temperature region is 260 kJ. Determine:
1. the heat transfer to the high temperature region
2. the coefficient of performance as a refrigerator

Homework Equations


Q(hot) + Q(cold) + W = 0

The Attempt at a Solution


260 + 85 = 345 kJ for question 1 if I am correct.
COP = W / Q(input) = 260 / (345-260) =3.05
 
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Your results are correct (even though the symbols of your last equation are wrong - it should read ##COP=\frac{Q_0}{W}##).
 
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