23. The Second Law of Thermodynamics
Heat Engines & PV Diagrams
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Problem 20.33
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Textbook Question(II) How much less per year would it cost a family to operate a heat pump that has a coefficient of performance of 2.9 than an electric heater that costs $2100 to heat their home for a year? If the conversion to the heat pump costs $15,000, how long would it take the family to break even on heating costs? How much would the family save in 20 years?
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