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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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Options:
  • A \( \frac{100}{3} \mathrm{~J} \)
  • B \( 100 \mathrm{~J} \)
  • C \( \frac{200}{3} \mathrm{~J} \)
  • D \( 150 \mathrm{~J} \)
Solution:
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The correct answer is: \( 150 \mathrm{~J} \)

A refrigerator's coefficient of performance is expressed as COP=Useful CoolingWork Required

=Q2W=Q2Q1-Q2.

Given here COP=13Q1=200 J.

Substituting in above relation, we have,

13=Q2200-Q2

200-Q2=3Q24Q2=200

Q2=50 J.

Now, the work done on the working substance is W=Q1-Q2=200-50=150 J.

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