What is the coefficient of performance of a refrigerator or an air conditioner?

The coefficient of performance (COP) of a refrigerator or an air conditioner is a measure of its efficiency in transferring heat from a lower temperature reservoir (the inside of the refrigerator or conditioned space) to a higher temperature reservoir (the surroundings). The COP is defined as the ratio of the desired output (cooling effect) to …

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