Answer:
The heat input from the combustion phase is 2000 watts.
Explanation:
The energy efficiency of the heat engine ([tex]\eta[/tex]), no unit, is defined by this formula:
[tex]\eta = \frac{\dot W}{\dot Q}[/tex] (1)
Where:
[tex]\dot Q[/tex] - Heat input, in watts.
[tex]\dot W[/tex] - Power output, in watts.
If we know that [tex]\dot W = 600\,W[/tex] and [tex]\eta = 0.3[/tex], then the heat input from the combustion phase is:
[tex]\eta = \frac{\dot W}{\dot Q}[/tex]
[tex]\dot Q = \frac{\dot W}{\eta}[/tex]
[tex]\dot Q = \frac{600\,W}{0.3}[/tex]
[tex]\dot Q = 2000\,W[/tex]
The heat input from the combustion phase is 2000 watts.
