A condenser of a refrigeration system rejects heat at a rate of 120 kW, while its compressor consumes a power of 30 kW. The coefficient of performance of the system would be

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A condenser of a refrigeration system rejects heat at a rate of 120 kW, while its
compressor consumes a power of 30 kW. The coefficient of performance of the
system would be
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