A Carnot engine absorbs 1000J of heat energy from a reservoir at 127oC and rejects 600J of heat energy during each cycle. The efficiency of engine and temperature of sink will be respectively
A
20% and −43oC
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B
40% and −33oC
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C
50% and −20oC
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D
70% and −10oC
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Solution
The correct option is B40% and −33oC ηcarnot=1−WQ1 W=Q1−Q2 ηcarnot=0.4=40%