MCQ
A reversible engine and an irreversible engine are working between the same temperatures. The efficiency of the ...........
- ATwo engines are same
- ✓Reversible engine is greater
- CIrreversible engine is greater
- DTwo engines cannot be compared
✓
Answer
Correct option: B.
Reversible engine is greater
b
(b)
(b)
Efficiency of reversible engine is greater, because there is no loss of heat.
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