A heat engine typically uses energy provided in the form of heat to do work and then exhausts the heat which cannot be used to do work. They operate in a cyclic manner and are usually illustrated by a PV diagram. [1] this site provides a concept map that explains heat engines. User: kory_kusick 11:12, 5 October 2007 (PDT)

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