Question

Explain Carnot's efficiency. Write the expression of Carnot efficiency in kelvin?

Answer 1

Efficiency of a Carnot engine.

1. The ratio of the heat produced to the heat removed from the hot reservoir is used to define the efficiency of a Carnot engine.
2. It refers to the highest efficiency a heat engine can operate when operating between two temperatures.

Expression: $\eta =1-\left(\frac{{\mathrm{T}}_{\mathrm{L}}}{{\mathrm{T}}_{\mathrm{H}}}\right)$

Where $T_L$ refers to the temperature of the sink and $T_H$ refers to the temperature of the source.

The value is taken in Kelvin of the Temperature of the source and the sink.