JEE · NEET Previous Year Question

A certain engine which operates in a carnot cycle absorbs 3.347 kJ at 400ºC, how much work is done by the engine per cycle ? The temperature of sink is 100ºC.

Topic: JEE PYQ

Answer: A. Full step-by-step solution below.

  1. A1.49 kJ
  2. B2.51 kJ
  3. C1.85 kJ
  4. D2.98 kJ

Correct answer: A

Solution

(a) h = = 1– = 1– = 0.446
h =
or DW = h × = 0.446 × 3.347 = 1.49 kJ

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