The efficiency of a Carnot's engine, working between steam point and ice point, will be :
Solution
<p>$\eta = 1 - {{{T_2}} \over {{T_1}}} = 1 - {{273} \over {373}}$</p>
<p>$= 0.26809$</p>
<p>$\approx 26.81\%$</p>
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Subject: Physics · Chapter: Thermodynamics · Topic: Zeroth and First Law
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