An ideal gas heat engine is operating between 227^∘ C and 127^∘ C. It absorbs 10^4 J Of heat at

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An ideal gas heat engine is operating between 227^∘ C and...

An ideal gas heat engine is operating between $227^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ and $127^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$. It absorbs $10^{4} \mathrm{~J}$ Of heat at the higher temperature. The amount of heat Converted into. work is $\ldots \ldots$ J.
(A)2000
(B) 4000
(C) 5600
(D) 8000

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Temperature Scale Conversion

In thermodynamics, temperatures must be measured on an absolute scale, such as Kelvin, to ensure the accuracy of calculations, particularly when they involve ratios of temperatures. Converting from Celsius to Kelvin is essential for applying formulas like the Carnot efficiency equation, which relies on absolute temperature values.

Heat Engine Efficiency

Heat engine efficiency measures the fraction of absorbed heat that is converted into useful work. It is typically expressed as the ratio of work output to heat input. For ideal systems like the Carnot engine, the efficiency is given by the formula ? = 1 - (Tc/Th), where Tc and Th are the absolute temperatures of the cold and hot reservoirs, respectively.

Carnot Engine

A Carnot engine is an idealized heat engine that operates on the Carnot cycle, which is a theoretical construct providing the maximum possible efficiency for converting heat into work. Its efficiency depends solely on the temperatures of the hot and cold reservoirs, illustrating the limits imposed by the second law of thermodynamics.

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