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Efficiency of a Carnot engine is large when

A

TH islarge

B

TC islow

C

TH-TCis large

D

TH-TC is small

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  11. State both the statements of second law of thermodynamics.

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  12. Mention the set of processesin a Carnot cycle.

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  13. Distinguish between Reversible and Irreversible process.

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  17. Derive an expression for efficiency of Carnot cycle.

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  18. Derive an expression for work done in adiabatic process.

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  19. Explain the working of a refrigerator with energy flow diagram?

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