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The relation between efficiency `'eta'` of a heat engine and the co-efficient of performance `'alpha` of a refrigerator is

A

`eta=1/(1-a)`

B

`eta=1/(1+a)`

C

`eta=1+a`

D

`eta = 1-a`

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The correct Answer is:
B

`etaQ_(1) =Q_(1)-Q_(2)`
`implies` `alpha =Q_(2)/(etaQ_(1))`
`implies` `alpha=(1-eta)/(eta)`
`therefore` `eta=(1)/(1+alpha)`
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