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The efficiency of a cannot's engine is 20%. When the temperature of the source is increased by `25^(@)C,` then its efficiency is found to increase to 25%. Calculate the temperature of source and sink.

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To solve the problem, we will use the efficiency formula of a Carnot engine and the given conditions to find the temperatures of the source (T1) and the sink (T2). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Efficiency Formula**: The efficiency (η) of a Carnot engine is given by: \[ \eta = 1 - \frac{T_2}{T_1} ...
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