Q135 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2020 (18 Sep Shift 2) · Physics

When the temperature difference between the source and sink increases, the efficiency of the heat engine

  • A
    decreases
  • Correct answer
    B
    increases
  • C
    is not affected
  • D
    may increase or decrease

Solution

Efficiency of heat engine is given as \(\eta=\frac{T_1-T_2}{T_1}\) ...(i) where, \(T_1=\) temperature of source and \(\quad T_2=\) temperature of sink. From Eq. (i), it is clear that when temperature difference between source and \(\operatorname{sink}\left(T_1-T_2\right)\) of heat engine increases, then its efficiency \(\eta\) increases.

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

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