Thermodynamics Question 145

Question: A Carnot engine working between 300K and 600K has work output of 800 J per cycle. What is amount of heat energy supplied to the engine from source per cycle

[DPMT 1999; Pb. PMT 2002, 05; Kerala PMT 2004]

Options:

A) 1800 J/cycle

B) 1000 J/cycle

C) 2000 J/cycle

D) 1600 J/cycle

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

η=T1T2T1WQ

Therefore Q=(T1T1T2)W

=600(600300)×800 =1600 J



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