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Is it possible for the total mechanical energy of a moving particle to be negative?
 a. No, because a moving particle has positive kinetic energy.
  b. No, because potential energy cannot have a value more negative than the value of the positive kinetic energy of the particle.
  c. Only if friction is involved. d. Yes

Question 2

If a heat engine has an efficiency of 30 and its power output is 600 W, what is the rate of heat input from the combustion phase?
 a. 1800 W
  c. 2000 W
  b. 2400 W
  d. 3000 W



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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