10.) A heat pump used to heat a house runs about one-third of the time. The house is losing heat at an average rate of 24,000 kJ/h. If the COP of the heat pump is 3, determine the power the heat pump draws when running.

10.) A heat pump used to heat a house runs about one-third of the time. The house is losing heat at an average rate of 24,000 kJ/h. If the COP of the heat pump is 3, determine the power the heat pump draws when running.

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter2: Matter And Energy

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Problem 28RQ: What unit of energy does the power company charge the consumer for?

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10.) A heat pump used to heat a house runs about one-third of the time. The house is losing
heat at an average rate of 24,000 kJ/h. If the COP of the heat pump is 3, determine the
power the heat pump draws when running.

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