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Efficiency
In thermodynamics, efficiency, symbol η (eta), is the ratio of work output to heat input of any heat engine: [1]
The maximum theoretical efficiency that any heat engine can obtain is based on Carnot’s theorem.
References
1. Perrot, Pierre. (1998). A to Z of Thermodynamics. Oxford University Press.
External links
● Thermal efficiency – Wikipedia.
The maximum theoretical efficiency that any heat engine can obtain is based on Carnot’s theorem.
References
1. Perrot, Pierre. (1998). A to Z of Thermodynamics. Oxford University Press.
External links
● Thermal efficiency – Wikipedia.
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