Consider the following statements regarding efficiency of a Carnot engine : The efficiency of the heat engine is dependent on the working substance. The efficiency of a reversible heat engine is greater than that of an irreversible engine. With an increase in the difference of the temperature between the source and the sink, the efficiency increases (keeping the temperature of the sink constant). Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding efficiency of a Carnot… | Geo-Scientist Prelims 2022 Chemistry Q56

Consider the following statements regarding efficiency of a Carnot engine :

The efficiency of the heat engine is dependent on the working substance.
The efficiency of a reversible heat engine is greater than that of an irreversible engine.
With an increase in the difference of the temperature between the source and the sink, the efficiency increases (keeping the temperature of the sink constant).

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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