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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