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What is the primary function of a heat engine?

To create thermal energy
To transform thermal energy into mechanical energy (correct)
To eliminate thermal energy
To convert mechanical energy into thermal energy

Why do we study the idealized version of the heat engine known as the Carnot engine?

To create a practical Carnot engine
To prove the existence of reversible cycles
To help understand the way the heat engine actually functions (correct)
To simplify the concept of heat engines

What is a reversible process?

A process that only occurs in ideal situations
A process that is carried out infinitely slowly (correct)
A process that involves irreversible changes
A process that cannot be reversed

Why is the Carnot engine considered idealized?

It uses a reversible cycle (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Carnot engine use to help us understand the way that real heat engines function?

Reversible cycle (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a Carnot engine?

To help us understand the functioning of real heat engines (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is a Carnot engine considered idealized?

It is a theoretical concept (B) Signup and view all the answers

What defines a reversible process in the context of a heat engine?

A process that is carried out infinitely slowly (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of studying an ideal gas in relation to real gases?

To aid in understanding the behavior of real gases (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why do we study the heat engine and the Carnot engine?

To comprehend the transformation of thermal energy into mechanical energy (B) Signup and view all the answers