What is an accurate definition of a heat engine? A. a system that converts mechanical energy into thermal energy B. a system that creates thermal energy from the sun C. a system that converts thermal energy into other useful forms of energy D. a system that disperses mechanical energy into various reservoirs

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Adalyn Wheeler

31 August, 03:36

What is an accurate definition of a heat engine? A. a system that converts mechanical energy into thermal energy B. a system that creates thermal energy from the sun C. a system that converts thermal energy into other useful forms of energy D. a system that disperses mechanical energy into various reservoirs

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Jacob Flores · Answer 1

The correct option is C

Explanation:

An engine is a highly organized device that converts a form of energy into another form of energy (usually mechanical energy). A heat engine is a device or an engine that converts heat (or thermal energy energy) into other useful forms of energy (usually mechanical energy). Examples of heat engine include steam engine, internal combustion engine. diesel engine among others.

Yusuf Blevins · Answer 2

C

Explanation:

C. a system that converts thermal energy into other useful forms of energy