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Explain why a Carnot engine cannot have 100% efficiency?

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To explain why a Carnot engine cannot have 100% efficiency, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the Efficiency Formula The efficiency (η) of a Carnot engine is given by the formula: \[ \eta = 1 - \frac{T_2}{T_1} \] where: - \( T_1 \) is the absolute temperature of the heat source (hot reservoir). - \( T_2 \) is the absolute temperature of the heat sink (cold reservoir). ...
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  • Even Carnot engine cannot give 100% efficiency because we cannot

    A
    prevent radiation
    B
    find ideal sources
    C
    reach absolute zero temperature
    D
    eliminate friction.
  • Assertion: The efficiency of a carnot engine cannot be 100% . Reason: This is because sink of heat engine cannot be maintained at 0 K .

    A
    If both, Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of the Asserrion.
    B
    If both,Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
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    If Assertion is true but the Reason is false.
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    If both, Assertion and Reason are false.
  • Efficiency of Carnot engine is 100% if

    A
    `T_(2) = 273 K`
    B
    `T_(2) = 0 K`
    C
    `T_(1) = 273 K`
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    `T_(1) = 0 K`
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