A Carnot engine works between and . What is its efficiency (in %)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 20
- Step 1: State the Carnot engine thermodynamic thermal efficiency formula: , where temperatures must be in Kelvin.
- Step 2: Substitute hot reservoir and cold sink : .
- Step 3: Convert to percentage: .
Answer
20.
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