Q59 / 75 · JEE Main 2020 (02 Sep Shift 2) · Physics

A heat engine is involved with exchange of heat of 1915 J, –40 J, +125 J and –Q J, during one cycle achieving and efficiency of 50.0%. The value of Q is:  

  • A
    640 J
  • B
    40 J
  • Correct answer
    C
    980 J
  • D
    400 J

Solution

Ist case when Q4 is negative η=WΣQ+=Q1+Q2+Q3+Q4Q1+Q3=0.5
⇒  1915-40+125+Q41915+125=0.5
⇒  1915-40+125+Q4=1020
⇒  Q4=1020-2000⇒Q4=-Q=-980J

Q=980J

IInd case when Q4 WΣQ+=Q1+Q2+Q3+Q4Q1+Q3+Q4=0.5 is positive
Q4=-1960

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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