NASA has created a heat engine which operates between the sun and the vacuum of the...

NASA has created a heat engine which operates between the sun and the vacuum of the space where the
temperature is absolute zero. He says that his engine is nearly 100% efficient. Do you agree with the claim
assuming the engine to be totally reversible? Analyse the scenario using equation for efficiency of Carnot
engine and Kelvin statement to evaluate your conclusion.

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This is a question related to second law of thermodynamics.Here we have to find out practical aspects of achieving 100% efficiency of a heat engine.

samet mamat answered 2 months ago

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