Q66 / 91 · KVPY 2020 (SB/SX) · Physics

An engine runs between a reservoir at temperature 200 K and a hot body which is initially at temperature of 600 K. If the hot body cools down to a temperature of 400 K in the process, then the maximum amount of work that the engine can do (while working in a cycle) is (the heat capacity of the hot body is 1 J/K)

  • A
    200(1-ln2)J
  • Correct answer
    B
    200(1-ln3/2)J
  • C
    200(1+ln3/2)J
  • D
    200 J

Solution

η=WQin 
⇒W=ηQin

Q=∫Cdt
For maximum amount of work, efficiency should be maximum, means we have to assume carnot engine.

∴η=1-T2 T1=1-200 T
∴W=∫nQin=-∫6004001-200 TCdT
=-C[T-200ℓnT]600400
W=-C-200+ln32200
C=1 (Given)
W=200-200ln32
W=2001-ln32

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

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