A Carnot engine works between and . What is its efficiency (in %)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 50
- Step 1: Identify the absolute operating temperatures: source temperature and sink temperature .
- Step 2: Recall the efficiency equation for an ideal Carnot cycle: .
- Step 3: Compute the thermal efficiency: , which equals .
Answer
50.
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