The efficiency of carnot engine is $50\%$ and temperature of sink is $500\;K$. If temperature of source is kept constant and its efficiency raised to $60\%$, then the required temperature of the sink will be
  • A$100$
  • B$400$
  • C$600$
  • D$500$
AIPMT 2002, Medium
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