How does the Carnot coefficient of performance (COP) for a residential air conditioner compare to that of a standard home refrigerator__________________?
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Answer: A. Less
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The Carnot COP for a refrigerator operating between a lower indoor temperature and a higher outdoor temperature is lower than that of an air conditioner operating across a smaller temperature difference, or vice versa depending on definitions; standard air conditioners operate over smaller temperature lifts than deep freezers, giving them a higher COP.
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