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JEE Main 28 July 2022, Shift 1, Physics Q37

Question 37 of 90 in this shift, Physics question 7 of 30, Section A.

A Carnot engine has efficiency of 50%. If the temperature of sink is reduced by

40^\circ

C, its efficiency increases by 30%. The temperature of the source will be :

(1)166.7 K
(2)255.1 K
(3)266.7 KOfficial answer
(4)367.7 K

Official answer

Option 3

NTA final key (2022 Session 2).

Chapter: Thermodynamics
Topic: Heat Engines and Refrigerators
Idea tested: Carnot Efficiency Limit

Same idea in other shifts

Asked 4× in all

8 Apr 2023, Shift 2 · Q34Work done by a Carnot engine operating between temperatures $127^\circ$ C and $27^\circ$ C is 2 kJ. The amount of heat transferred to the…EasySingle correct
24 Jun 2022, Shift 1 · Q47A Carnot engine whose heat sinks at $27^\circ$ C, has an efficiency of 25%. By how many degrees should the temperature of the source be…MediumSingle correct
16 Mar 2021, Shift 2 · Q26For an ideal heat engine, the temperature of the source is $127^\circ$ C. In order to have 60% efficiency the temperature of the sink…EasyNumerical value

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