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A carnot engine absorbs heat at `127^(@)C` and rejects heat at `87^(@)C`. The efficiency of engine is

A

`10%`

B

`30%`

C

`50%`

D

`70%`

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The correct Answer is:
a
`eta=1-(T_(2))/(T_(1))=1-(360)/(400)=(1)/(10)=10%`
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