Callen H.B - Thermodynamics And An Introduction To Thermostatistics · Problem 4.6-3

ALTERNATIVE FORMULATIONS AND LEGENDRE TRANSFORMATIONS

Physics — Statistical Mechanics · refrigerator-monthly-bill

Problem

A household refrigerator is maintained at a temperature of 35°F. Every time the door is opened, warm material is placed inside, introducing an average of 50 kcal, but making only a small change in the temperature of the refrigerator. The door is opened 15 times a day, and the refrigerator operates at 15\% of the ideal coefficient of performance. The cost of work is 15\textcent/kW h. What is the monthly bill for operating this refrigerator?

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