ExamBro
ExamBro
TS EAMCET · Physics · Thermodynamics

A Carnot engine whose efficiency is \(40 \%\), receives heat at \(500 \mathrm{~K}\). If the efficiency is to be \(50 \%\), the source temperature for the same exhaust temperature is

  1. A \(900 \mathrm{~K}\)
  2. B \(600 \mathrm{~K}\)
  3. C \(700 \mathrm{~K}\)
  4. D \(800 \mathrm{~K}\)
Verified Solution

Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(B) \(600 \mathrm{~K}\)

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

We know that, efficiency of a Carnot engine is given by \(\eta=\left(1-\frac{T_2}{T_1}\right)\) Given, \(\eta_1=0.4\) and \(T_1=500 \mathrm{~K}\) (temperature of source) So, \(0.4=1-\frac{T_2}{500} \Rightarrow \frac{T_2}{500}=1-0.4=0.6\)…
Same subject
Explore more questions on app
From TS EAMCET
Explore more questions on app