Refrigerators and Heat Pumps
Exploring the principles of refrigerators and heat pumps as reverse heat engines.
Key Questions
- Explain how a refrigerator transfers heat from a cold reservoir to a hot reservoir.
- Compare the coefficient of performance for refrigerators and heat pumps.
- Analyze the energy efficiency of different refrigeration cycles.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
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