A heat engine is involved with exchange of heat of 1915 J, –40 J, +125 J and –QJ, during one cycle achieving and efficiency of 50.0%. The value of Q is:
A heat engine is involved with exchange of heat of 1915 J, –40 J, +125 J and –QJ, during one cycle achieving and efficiency of 50.0%. The value of Q is:
Option 1 -
40 J
Option 2 -
640 J
Option 3 -
400 J
Option 4 -
980 J
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1 Answer
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Correct Option - 4
Detailed Solution:Efficiency η = Q_net/Q? = (1915-40+125-Q)/ (1915+125) = 0.5.
(2000-Q)/2040=0.5 ⇒ Q=980J.
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