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A Carnot engine absorbs 1000 J of heat energy from a reservoir at 127oC and rejects 600 J of heat energy during each cycle. The efficiency of engine and temperature of sink will be respectively

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20% and 43oC
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40% and 33oC
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50% and 20oC
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70% and 10oC
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Solution

The correct option is B 40% and 33oC
ηcarnot=1WQ1
W=Q1Q2
ηcarnot=0.4=40%

Also,
ηcarnot=1T2T1
T2=240K=33oC

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