Multiple Choice
An ideal Carnot engine is operated as an air conditioner to cool a house in the summer. The air conditioner removes of heat per second from the house, and maintains the inside temperature at while the outside temperature is The power required to run the air conditioner under these operating conditions is closest to
A) 3600 W.
B) 4400 W.
C) 5100 W.
D) 5800 W.
E) 6600 W.
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