Q.

A heat engine is working between the temperatures 600 K and 300K. If temperature of source is decreased by 100K, efficiency is η1  and if temperature of sink is decreased by 100 K, efficiency becomes  η2 . find  η1η2

see full answer

Start JEE / NEET / Foundation preparation at rupees 99/day !!

21% of IItians & 23% of AIIMS delhi doctors are from Sri Chaitanya institute !!
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

a

53

b

35

c

25

d

45

answer is B.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Detailed Solution

efficiency of heat engine =η=1-T2T1;   T1,T2 temperatures of source and sink;  given T1=600K,T2=300K temperature of source is decreased by 100K, efficiency is   η1η1=T11−T2 T11=500−300500=25temperature of sink is decreased by 100 K, efficiency becomes η2   η2=T1−T21T1=600-200600=23 η1η2=25X32=35
Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity
score_test_img

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!

whats app icon