Consider the following statement: a) In a refrigerator the heat is taken out from the system. b) In a refrigerator the heat is given to the system. c) In a heat pump the heat is taken out from the system. d) In a heat pump the heat is given to the system. Which of the above statements are correct?
Consider the following statement: a) In a refrigerator the heat is taken out from the system. b) In a refrigerator the heat is given to the system. c) In a heat pump the heat is taken out from the system. d) In a heat pump the heat is given to the system. Which of the above statements are correct? Correct Answer Both a and d are correct
CONCEPT:
| S.No. |
Refrigerator |
Heat pump |
| 1. |
A refrigerator is a device that maintains a system or a body at a temperature lower than the surrounding temperature. |
A heat pump is a device that maintains a system or a body at a temperature higher than the surrounding temperature. |
| 2. |
In the refrigerator, the heat is removed from the low-temperature body and is rejected to the high-temperature body. |
In the heat pump, the heat is removed from the low-temperature body and is added to the high-temperature body. |
| 3. |
Generally, the surrounding atmosphere acts as the high-temperature body for a refrigerator. |
Generally, the surrounding atmosphere acts as the low-temperature body for a heat pump. |
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EXPLANATION:
- In the refrigerator, the heat is removed from the system and is rejected to the surrounding.
- In the heat pump, the heat is removed from the surroundings and is added to the system.
- Hence, option 2 is correct.