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22 October, 13:48

A heat engine receives heat from a source at 1000∘C and rejects the waste heat to a sink at 50∘C. If heat is supplied to this engine at a rate of 100 kJ/s, the maximum power this heat engine can produce is (a) 25.4 kW (b) 55.4 kW (c) 74.6 kW (d) 95.0 kW (e) 100 kW

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  1. 22 October, 14:13
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    D. 95.0kW

    Explanation:

    Temperature of heat supplied = 1000°C

    Temperature of waste heat = 50°C

    Temperature of maximum power produced = 1000°C - 50°C = 950°C

    Rate of heat supplied = 100kJ/s = 100kW

    Maximum power produced = 950°C/1000°C * 100kW = 95kW
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