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A refrigerator with the coefficient of performance \( \frac{1}{3} \) releases \( 200 \mathrm{~J} \) of heat to a hot reservoir. Then the work done on the working substance is
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\( 150 \mathrm{~J} \)
A refrigerator's coefficient of performance is expressed as
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Given here , .
Substituting in above relation, we have,
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Now, the work done on the working substance is .
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