(a)
Interpretation:
A Carnot engine operates between two finite heat reservoirs of total heat capacity
Concept Introduction:
The heat change of any system at any time is defined as below:
For hot reservoir,
And
For cold reservoir,
(b)
Interpretation:
Determine the expression for the work obtained as the function of
Concept Introduction:
The heat change of any system at any time is defined as below:
For hot reservoir,
And
For cold reservoir,
(c)
Interpretation:
What is the maximum work obtainable or work at infinite time when reservoir attains the same temperature.
Concept Introduction:
The maximum work in any Carnot cycle obtainable when the difference between two temperatures or hot and cold reservoir is zero and both reservoirs attains same temperature.
Hence for maximum work
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