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AP EAMCET · PHYSICS · Thermodynamics

A Carnot engine operating between temperatures \(600 \mathrm{~K}\) and \(300 \mathrm{~K}\), absorbs \(800 \mathrm{~J}\) of heat from the source. The mechanical work done per cycle is

  1. A \(400 \mathrm{~J}\)
  2. B \(650 \mathrm{~J}\)
  3. C \(750 \mathrm{~J}\)
  4. D \(600 \mathrm{~J}\)
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(A) \(400 \mathrm{~J}\)

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\(\eta=1-\frac{300}{600}=1-\frac{1}{2}=\frac{1}{2}\) Now, \(w=\eta Q=\frac{1}{2} \times 800=400 J\)