Work in Heat Engines and Refrigerators: Positive or Negative?

lowg · Oct 10, 2009

In a heat engine is the net work negative or positive?
Also, What about a refrigerator?

Mapes · Oct 11, 2009

Hi lowg, welcome to PF. What are your thoughts on the matter? We don't do people's work for them, but you'll likely get helpful comments if you try to answer the questions yourself and give your reasoning.

lowg · Oct 13, 2009

Okay, thanks for the advice.

Work in Heat Engines and Refrigerators: Positive or Negative?

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