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A Carnot engine takes in 3000 k- cal of heat from  a reservoir at 627°C and gives it to a sink at 27°C. The work done by the engine is

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4⋅2×106J
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8⋅4×106J
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16⋅8×106J
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Correct option is B

η=T1−T2T1=900−300900=23 W=ηQ=23×3000×1000×4⋅2     =8⋅4×106J


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