Question

Identify the most accurate characterization of a Carnot cycle operating with the following processes, in chronological order. 1-2 isentropic compression 2-3 isothermal cooling 3-4 isentropic expansion 4-1 isothermal heat addition

b a refrigeration cycle a power cycle a heat pump cycle deither a refrigeration cycle or a heat pump cycle

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