Two objects exchange heat through a cyclical thermal machine

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The discussion focuses on the heat exchange between two objects through a cyclical thermal machine, utilizing the first law of thermodynamics. The user calculates the heat exchanged, identifying that object 1 loses heat while object 2 absorbs it, leading to the equation Q = -Q1 - Q2. The user confirms that the temperature of object 2 is 548 K, derived from the formula T2 = Q2/C + Ti. Additionally, the user seeks clarification on whether to apply the relation Q1/Q2 = T1/T2 for further calculations, which is affirmed by another participant.

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Homework Statement
Two object (thermal capacity ##C=3\cdot10^3 \frac{J}{K}##) are initially at the same temperature ##T_i=450 K##, and they're linked through a cyclical thermal machine.

a) One of the two object is cooled down at the temperature ##T_1=300 K## and the work done by the machine is ##W=6\cdot10^4 J##. Calculate the temperature ##T_2## of the second object when the first reachs ##T_1##.

b)Assume, now, that the thermal machine is reversible and the first object reachs ##T_1=250 K##. How much work did the machine do?
Relevant Equations
First law of thermodynamics: ##\Delta U=Q-W##
Heat exchange: ##Q=C\cdot \Delta T##
This is how I solved part a) :
##Q_1=C\cdot (T_1-T_i)## This quantity is negative because object 1 loses heat. (positive for the machine)
##Q_2=C\cdot (T_2-T_i)## This one is positive because the object 2 absorbs heat.(negative for the machine)
Then the exchanged heat FOR THE MACHINE is ##Q=-Q_1-Q_2##
From the first law ##\Delta U=0 ⇒ Q=W ⇒ Q_2=-Q_1-W=4.44\cdot 10^5 J##
##T_2=\frac{Q_2}{C}+T_i=548 K##. Am I right?
For part b)... Do I have to use the relation ##\frac{Q_1}{Q_2}=\frac{T_1}{T_2}##?
I don't really know... Help me!
 
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ValeForce46 said:
Do I have to use the relation ##\frac{Q_1}{Q_2}=\frac{T_1}{T_2}##?
Yes.
 
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