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KCET · Physics · Thermodynamics

A Carnot engine working between \( 300 \mathrm{~K} \) and \( 400 \mathrm{~K} \) has \( 800 \mathrm{~J} \) of useful work. The amount of
heat energy supplied to the engine from the source is

  1. A \( 2400 \mathrm{~J} \)
  2. B \( 3200 \mathrm{~J} \)
  3. C \( 1200 \mathrm{~J} \)
  4. D \( 3600 \mathrm{~J} \)
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Correct Answer

(B) \( 3200 \mathrm{~J} \)

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Detailed explanation

Given,
\( T_{1}=400 K ; T_{2}=300 K ; Q_{2}=800 \)
We know \( \eta=1-\frac{T_{2}}{T_{1}} \)
Also \( 1-\frac{T_{2}}{T_{1}}=\frac{Q_{2}}{Q_{1}} \)
\( \Rightarrow 1-\frac{300}{400}=\frac{800}{Q_{1}} \)
\( \Rightarrow \frac{100}{400}=\frac{800}{Q_{1}} \)
\( \Rightarrow Q_{1}=\frac{800 \times 400}{100}=3200 \mathrm{~J} \)
Therefore, amount of heat energy supplied to the engine from source is \( 3200 \mathrm{~J} \).