Why does an engine work in isothermal conditions can't do gainful… - Vidyadip

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Why does an engine work in isothermal conditions can't do gainful work?

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Answer

$T_1=T_2$ for isothermal work of engine. Hence, $\eta=0$, hence an engine working in isothermal condition cannot do any profitable work.

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