At steady state, a refrigeration cycle operating between hot and cold reservoirs at 300 K and 275 K, respectively, removes energy by heat transfer from the cold reservoir at a rate of 600 kW. If the cycle s coefficient of performance is 4, determine the power input required, in kW.

At steady state, a refrigeration cycle operating between hot and cold reservoirs at 300 K and 275 K, respectively, removes energy by heat transfer from the cold reservoir at a rate of 600 kW. If the cycle s coefficient of performance is 4, determine the power input required, in kW.

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