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A Carnot's heat engine works between the temperatures 427°C and 27°C. What amount of heat should it consume per second to deliver mechanical work at the rate of 1.0 kW?

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The efficiency of a Carnot engine depends on the temperatures of the hot and cold reservoirs. The heat consumed is related to the work done by the efficiency.
Updated On: Mar 24, 2026
  • 0.417 kcal/s
  • 1.3 kcal/s
  • 18.1 kcal/s
  • 0.212 kcal/s
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The Correct Option is A

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