JEE Main & Advanced Physics Thermodynamical Processes Question Bank Critical Thinking

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    A reversible engine converts one-sixth of the heat input into work. When the temperature of the sink is reduced by 62°C, the efficiency of the engine is doubled. The temperatures of the source and sink are                          [CBSE PMT 2000]

    A)            80°C, 37°C                              

    B)            95°C, 28°C

    C)            90°C, 37°C                              

    D)            99°C, 37°C

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

                       Initially \[\eta =\left( 1-\frac{{{T}_{2}}}{{{T}_{1}}} \right)=\frac{W}{Q}=\frac{1}{6}\]                          ...(i) Finally \[\eta '=\left( 1-\frac{{{T}_{2}}'}{{{T}_{1}}} \right)=\left( 1-\frac{({{T}_{2}}-62)}{{{T}_{1}}} \right)=1-\frac{{{T}_{2}}}{{{T}_{1}}}+\frac{62}{{{T}_{1}}}\] \[=\eta +\frac{62}{{{T}_{1}}}\]                                                                            ....(ii) It is given that \[\eta '=2\eta .\] Hence solving equation (i) and (ii) Þ \[{{T}_{1}}=372\,K=99{}^\circ C\] and \[{{T}_{2}}=310K=37{}^\circ C\]


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