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A reversible engine converts one-sixth of the heat input into work. When the temperature of the sink is reduced by 620C , the efficiency of the engine is doubled. The temperatures of the source and sink are

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800C,370C
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950C,280C
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900C,370C
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990C,370C

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Correct option is D

Initially, η=1−T2T1=16---(1) Finally, 2η=1−T2−62T1 2η=1−T2T1+62T1 2η=η+62T1 16=62T1 T1=372K=990C substitute in (1) we get T2=310K=370C


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