Step 1: Write the power balance for an IC engine.
The indicated power IP is the power developed inside the cylinder, and it splits into useful brake power BP and friction power FP: \( IP = BP + FP \).
Step 2: Apply the no-load condition.
At no load the engine drives no external load, so the output torque and the brake power are both zero: \( BP = 0 \).
Step 3: Solve for friction power.
With \( BP = 0 \), the balance gives \( FP = IP - BP = IP \), and since the indicated power at no load is 0.5 kW, the friction power also equals 0.5 kW.
Final Answer:
At no load, all the indicated power goes to overcome internal friction.
\[ \boxed{FP = 0.5 \text{ kW}} \]
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