COP of refrigerator based on reverse Carnot cycle decreases on

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Explanation:

COP of a Refrigerator:

The Coefficient of Performance (COP) of a refrigerator is a measure of its efficiency and is defined as the ratio of the heat absorbed from the refrigerated space (Q_L) to the work input (W) required to transfer that heat. Mathematically, for a reverse Carnot cycle:

The Coefficient of Performance (COP) of a Carnot refrigerator is given by:

\( \text{COP}_{\text{Carnot}} = \frac{T_L}{T_H - T_L} \)

Where, \( T_L \) is the lower temperature and \( T_H \) is the higher temperature, both in Kelvin.

Analysis:

If \( T_H \) is increased and \( T_L \) is decreased:

As a result, the COP value decreases.