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stimate the maximum efficiency of an automobile engine that has a compression ratio of 5:1.0. Assume the engine operates according to the Otto cycle and assume γ = 1.4.
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stimate the maximum efficiency of an automobile engine that has a compression ratio of 5:1.0. Assume the engine operates according to the Otto cycle and assume γ = 1.4.

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Efficiency based on Otto cycle.

Effotto = 47.47%

Step-by-step explanation:

Efficiency based on Otto cycle.

effotto = 1 – (V2 / V1)^γ-1

effotto = 1 – (1 / 5)^1.4 - 1

effotto = 47.47%

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