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The operating temperatures for a Carnot engine are Tc and

Chapter 18, Problem 53P

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Problem 53P

The operating temperatures for a Carnot engine are Tc and Th = Tc + 55 K. The efficiency of the engine is 11%. Find Tc and Th.

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Problem 53P

The operating temperatures for a Carnot engine are Tc and Th = Tc + 55 K. The efficiency of the engine is 11%. Find Tc and Th.

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Solution 53P

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Here, we have to calculate the efficiency of the Carnot engine.

The equation for the efficiency of the Carnot’s engine is,

Where,  - Temperature of the cold reservoir

              - Temperature of the hot reservoir

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