Answer to Question #215623 in Physical Chemistry for RAJA

Question

A Carnot engine (50% efficiency) is operating between two reservoir having
temperature difference of 200 oC. What will be the efficiency of the engine if
temperature of reservoir are increased by 100 K.

Answer 1

TH = 200°C = 473.15K

TC = 373.15K

Efficiency = 1- (Tc/TH)

= 1- 373.15/473.15

= 0.21 or 21%