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An automobile engine absorbs 1600 J of heat from a hot reservoir and expel 1000 J to a cold reservoir in each cycle. What maximum work is done in each cycle?

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400 J
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500 J
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600 J
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450 J
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Solution

The correct option is D 600 J
According to first law , for a cycle
dQ=dW
or W=Q1Q2
Given - Heat absorbed Q1=1600J
Heat given Q2=1000J
Hence , maximum work done in each cycle
W=16001000=600J

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