Question

Exploring the Second Law

Answer 1

Answer:

(a) The coefficient of performance of an irreversible refrigeration cycle is always less than the coefficient of performance of a reversible refrigeration cycle when both exchange energy by heat transfer with the same two reservoirs.

Explanation:

According to the  Kelvin–Planck statement of the second law of thermodynamics ,it is not possible to construct a device which operates in cycle and does not produce effect on the environment than the production of work.

We know that

Coefficient of performance is the ratio of desired effect to the work input in a cycle.

Given all option is correct but most appropriate option is a.

So the option a is correct

(a) The coefficient of performance of an irreversible refrigeration cycle is always less than the coefficient of performance of a reversible refrigeration cycle when both exchange energy by heat transfer with the same two reservoirs.