Heat Engine

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Heat Engine

A heat engine converts heat energy into mechanical work.

### Formula

$$W=Q_H-Q_C$$

### Terminologies

- W β†’ Work output.

- QH β†’ Heat absorbed from hot reservoir.

- QC β†’ Heat rejected to cold reservoir.

### Usage

- Used in engine efficiency calculations.

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