A Carnot engine works between and . What is its efficiency (in %)?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. 50

  1. Step 1: Identify the absolute operating temperatures: source temperature and sink temperature .
  2. Step 2: Recall the efficiency equation for an ideal Carnot cycle: .
  3. Step 3: Compute the thermal efficiency: , which equals .
Answer
50.

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