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A reversible engine converts one-sixth of the heat supplied into work. When the temperature of the sink is reduced by $62^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$, the efficiency of the engine is doubled. The temperatures of the source and sink are
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Options:
  • A $99^{\circ} \mathrm{C}, 37^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$
  • B $80^{\circ} \mathrm{C}, 37^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$
  • C $95^{\circ} \mathrm{C}, 37^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$
  • D $90^{\circ} \mathrm{C}, 37^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $99^{\circ} \mathrm{C}, 37^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$
The efficiency of engine, $\eta=\frac{T_1-T_2}{T_1}$ According to question, $2 \eta=\frac{T_1-\left(T_2-62\right)}{T_1}$
or $\quad \frac{1}{2}=\frac{T_1-T_2}{\left(T_1-T_2\right)+62}$
or
$62=\left(T_1-T_2\right)$
Only option (a) satisfies the condition.

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