Thermodynamics and heat engine

In summary, the conversation discusses the rate of heat flow into and out of a certain engine with an efficiency of 23%. The engine is able to propel a 1600 kg car from rest to a speed of 22 m/s in 9.7 s. To calculate the rate of heat flow into the engine at the high temperature, the formula K=0.5mv^2 is used and then divided by the efficiency and time. To solve for the rate of heat flow out of the engine at the low temperature, the formula Qout=(1-e) x Qin is used, but it is unclear what value to use for Qin.
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Homework Statement


A certain engine can propel a 1600 kg car from rest to a speed of 22 m/s in 9.7 s with an efficiency of 23%.

what is the rate of heat flow into the engine at the high temperature?

what is the rate of heat flow out of the engine at the low temperature?

2. Homework Equations

e= 1- (Qout/ Qin)

3. The Attempt at a Solution

for the heat flow into the engine (high temp):
A)K= 0.5mv^2= (0.5)(1600)(22^2)= 387200 J

then I did 387200 J/ (0.23 x 9.7)= 199587.6289 J/s


b)How would I solve for the second part of the question?
 
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for the heat flow out of the engine (low temp): Qout= (1-e) x Qin but I'm not sure what to use for Qin. Is it the same as Qin from part a?
 

1. What is thermodynamics?

Thermodynamics is the branch of physics that deals with the study of heat, energy, and their relationship to work and various forms of matter.

2. What is a heat engine?

A heat engine is a device that converts heat energy into mechanical work. It operates by taking in heat from a hot source, converting some of it into work, and releasing the remaining heat to a cold sink.

3. What is the first law of thermodynamics?

The first law of thermodynamics, also known as the law of conservation of energy, states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

4. What is the second law of thermodynamics?

The second law of thermodynamics states that in any energy conversion, some energy will always be lost in the form of heat, and that this process cannot be reversed without the input of additional energy.

5. How is the efficiency of a heat engine calculated?

The efficiency of a heat engine is calculated by dividing the output work by the input heat energy. This is also known as the Carnot efficiency, which is the maximum possible efficiency for a heat engine operating between two temperatures.

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