A Carnot Cycle Heat Engine Operates Between 400 K and 500

question 53

Multiple Choice

A Carnot cycle heat engine operates between 400 K and 500 K.Its efficiency is:

• A)20%
• B)25%
• C)44%
• D)80%
• E)100%

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