Inter-Conversion of Temperature in Different Scales
A heat engine...
Question
A heat engine receives half of its heat supply at 1000 k and half at 500 k, while rejecting heat to the sink at 300 k. What is the maximum thermal efficiency of the engine ?
A
90 %
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B
45 %
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C
55 %
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D
60 %
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Solution
The correct option is C 55 % Maximum efficiency is obtained when engine works on reversible cycle,