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A Carnot engine has efficiency of $50 \%$ .If the temperature of sink is reduced by $40^{\circ} C$, its efficiency increases by $30 \%$ .The temperature of the source will be :
A Carnot engine has efficiency of $50 \%$ .If the temperature of sink is reduced by $40^{\circ} C$, its efficiency increases by $30 \%$ .The temperature of the source will be :
Updated On: Jul 17, 2025
- $166.7 \,K$
- $255.1 \,K$
- $266.7\, K$
- $367.7 \,K$
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
The correct answer is (C) : \(266.7\, K\)
Efficiency , \(η=1-\frac{T_L}{T_H}\)
Given : η = 50%
\(\therefore\frac{1}{2}=1-\frac{T_L}{T_H}\)
when η increases by 30% then,
\(\frac{1}{2}(1.3)=1-(\frac{T_L-40}{T_H})\)
\(⇒\frac{1}{2}(1.3)=\frac{1}{2}+\frac{40}{T_H}\)
\(\therefore T_H=266.7\ K\)
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Concepts Used:
Carnot Cycle
Carnot's Theorem:
From the second law of thermodynamics, two important results are derived where the conclusions are taken together to constitute Carnot’s theorem. It may be stated in the following forms.
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