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  1. The efficiency of a Carnot heat engine operating between absolute temperatures T₁ and T₂ (when, T₁ > T₂) is given by (T₁ - T₂)/T₁. The co-efficient of performance (C.O.P.) of a Carnot heat pump operating between T₁ and T₂ is given by

    2. A.

     T₁/(T₁-T₂)
    B.

     T₂/(T₁-T₂)
    C.

     T₁/T₂
    D.

     T₂/R1

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    Answer : Option A

    Explanation :

    The efficiency of an heat engine is given by ιη=Q1−Q2Q1
    For heat pump it is given by ιη=Q1Q1−Q2
    Where Q1 and Q2 are given by heat taken and heat given to the thermal reservoirs respectively.
    ⇒(ιη)heatengine=1(ιη)heatpump

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