Heat Engine Efficiency
η = W_out / Q_in
What it says
Thermal efficiency of a heat engine: net work output divided by heat input.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
η | Thermal efficiency (dimensionless) | 1 |
W_out | Work output (J) | M L^2 T^-2 |
Q_in | Heat input (J) | M L^2 T^-2 |
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