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Calculate the efficiency of a heat engine in a gas whose ratio of specific heat is γ while it is being taken through a cycle as shown in the indicator diagram.
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1 - (T4T1)γ(T3T2)
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1 - γ(T4T1)(T3T2)
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1 - (T3T2)γ(T4T1)
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1 - γ(T3T2)(T4T1)
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Solution

The correct option is A 1 - (T4T1)γ(T3T2)
BC is an isobaric process and temperature from T2 to T3
Heat absorbed =Q1=Cp(T3T2)
CD is an adiabatic process. So no heat is absorbed or rejected.
DA is an isochoric process.
So heat rejected =Q2=Cv(T4T1) and AB is an adiabatic process. So, again, no heat is absorbed or rejected during AB.
Net amount of heat converted to work =Q2Q1=Cp(T3T2)Cv(T4T1)
So, efficiency η=Work doneHeat absorbed=Q2Q1Q1=CP(T3T2)Cv(T4T1)CP(T3T2)
=1CvCp.(T4T1)T3T2 =11γ.(T4T1)T3T2

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