A Heat Engine Operates in a Carnot Cycle Between Reservoirs

question 75

Multiple Choice

A heat engine operates in a Carnot cycle between reservoirs of temperatures 1000 K and 400 K.It is found to discharge 20 J of heat per cycle to the cold reservoir.What is the work output per cycle?

• A)10 J
• B)20 J
• C)30 J
• D)40 J
• E)50 J

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