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For refrigeration system applications, the surrounding atmosphere plays the role of the _____thermal reservoir. a)-low temperature b)-high temperature

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Answer: b) High temperature.

Explanation: Atmospheric surroundings for the refrigeration system is considered as high temperature thermal reservoir because it maintains consistency of the system by being constant whenever the heat is being removed or added in the system. The surroundings helps in maintaining the temperature by acting like the heat sink and it eliminates any excess of heat. This make the overall system of refrigerator constant.

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