AIPMT PRELIMS2002Physics-Thermodynamics
AIPMT PRELIMS 2002 Physics Carnot Cycle MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11
The efficiency of carnot engine is 50% and temperature of sink is 500K. If temperature of source is kept constant and its efficiency raised to 60%, then the required temperature of the sink will be :-
A
100 K
B
600 K
C
400 K
D
500 K
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Efficiency of a Carnot engine is given by¹⁻ T₂/T₁. Solving for the new sink temperature with increased efficiency gives the answer.
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