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The Carnot Cycle

The Carnot Cycle

This java applet show you the physics processes of a Carnot heat engine. Carnot cycle is a four stage reversible sequence consisting of 1. adiabatic compression 2. isothermal expansion at high temperature T2 3. adiabatic expansion 4. isothermal compression at low temperature T1 5. back to stage 1 and continue.

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Material Type:
Simulation
Date Added to MERLOT:
January 23, 2002
Date Modified in MERLOT:
September 2, 2019
Author:
 
Submitter:
Mark Rockley
Primary Audience:
College General Ed
Technical Format:
Website, Java Applet
Mobile Compatibility:
Not specified at this time
Language:
English
Cost Involved:
No
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No
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No

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