Question on: SS2 Physics - Heat and Thermodynamics
A heat engine has an efficiency of 50% and takes in 1000 J of heat. How much work does the engine produce?
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The efficiency of a heat engine is defined as the ratio of the work output to the heat input. Therefore, if the efficiency is 50%, the work output is equal to 50% of the heat input. In this case, the work output is 0.5 x 1000 J = 500 J.
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