Interpreting the ratio and α dependence
The ratio depends on α, so without a specific α, I can't give a numerical answer. They likely mean net Q per cycle, not just positive segments. For α ≈ 0.5, evaluating the ratio gives 0.68. Although rounding to hundredths would lead to 0.68, they would need α values from the given data.
Clarifying equal sides and the final answer
Okay, I initially matched sides 23=34=45, but for the isosceles triangles, I should focus on 23=24 for triangle 2-3-4, and 34=45 for triangle 5-4-3. Since the angles’ orientations and properties match, they likely focus on the ratio of net heats, which remains 1. Hence, the final answer is 1.00.
Explaining the final result
We compute the work done (W) for the cycle, and the result for both circuits shows positive work, confirming that Q is positive. The final ratio is 1. I’ll explain in simple terms without showing too much algebra: for a monatomic gas, the change in internal energy is zero, and the heat in the cycle is proportional to the area on the p-V chart. The symmetry of the isosceles triangles gives us equal areas, confirming the ratio is 1.00.
Simplifying the geometric argument
The triangles 2-3-4 and 5-4-3 are congruent. Since 23 = 34, triangle 2-3-4 is isosceles with vertex at 3. Dropping a line from 3 to the midpoint of 2-4 gives us a median, height, and bisector. After solving for volumes, we can represent the intersections and coordinates with simply defined variables for clarity.
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