Q18
The efficiency of a Carnot heat engine operating between absolute temperatures T1 and T2 (when, T1 > T2) is given by T_1 - T_2 T_1. The co-efficient of performance (C.O.P.) of a Carnot heat pump operating between T1 and T2 is given by
The efficiency of a Carnot heat engine operating between absolute temperatures T1 and T2 (when, T1 > T2) is given by The co-efficient of performance (C.O.P.) of a Carnot heat pump operating between T1 and T2 is given by
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Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The efficiency of an heat engine is given by For heat pump it is given by
Where and are given by heat taken and heat given to the thermal reservoirs respectively.