MCQ
An engine operating between the boiling and freezing points of water will have

$1.$ efficiency more than $27 \%$

$2.$ efficiency less than the efficiency a Carnot engine operating between the same two temperatures.

$3.$ efficiency equal to $27 \%$

$4.$ efficiency less than $27 \%$

  • A
    $2,3$ and $4$ only
  • B
    $2$ and $3$ only
  • $2$ and $4$ only
  • D
    $1$ and $2$ only

Answer

Correct option: C.
$2$ and $4$ only
c
$\eta=\left(1-\frac{273}{373}\right) \times 100=26.8 \%$

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