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A Carnot engine, whose efficiency is 40%, receives heat at 500 K. If its efficiency is 50% then the intake temperature for the same exhaust temperature is

a
600 K
b
700 K
c
800 K
d
900 K

detailed solution

Correct option is A

We know that, Î·=1−T2T1For first case 40100=1−T2500∴ T2=300KFor second case 50100=1−300T1or     T1=600K

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