A heat engine is a device to transform the heat energy into mechanical work. It works during a thermodynamic cycle, absorbing heat from a high-temp, and releasing the remaining heat to a low-temperature sink. The total heat absorbed is partially converted into work. The efficiency of the heat engine depends on how much heat is absorbed and converted into work. Heat engines cannot by 100% efficient due to the energy losses.
<p>A heat engine is a device to transform the heat energy into mechanical work. It works during a thermodynamic cycle, absorbing heat from a high-temp, and releasing the remaining heat to a low-temperature sink. The total heat absorbed is partially converted into work. The efficiency of the heat engine depends on how much heat is absorbed and converted into work. Heat engines cannot by 100% efficient due to the energy losses.</p>
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