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JEE Main 17 March 2021, Shift 1, Physics Q3

Question 3 of 90 in this shift, Physics question 3 of 30, Section A.

A Carnot's engine working between 400 K and 800 K has a work output of 1200 J per cycle. The amount of heat energy supplied to the engine from the source in each cycle is :

(1)2400 JOfficial answer
(2)1600 J
(3)3200 J
(4)1800 J

Official answer

Option 1

NTA final key.

Chapter: Thermodynamics
Topic: Heat Engines and Refrigerators
Idea tested: Carnot Efficiency Limit

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