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The efficiency of a Carnot engine is 60%. If the temperature of source is 1270 C. The sink must be maintained at 

a
113 K
b
+1130 C
c
-1130 C
d
-113 K

detailed solution

Correct option is C

η=1−T2T1where, T2 = sink temperature and T1 = source temperature0.6=1−T2400⇒T2400=0.4⇒ T2=160KT2=160K=−113∘C

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