Select the correct option based on statements below.
A Carnot engine works between two thermal reservoirs maintained at absolute temperatures \(T_{\text{high}}\) and \(T_{\text{low}}\).
Assertion (A): |
If the efficiency of the engine is \(\frac1n,\) then the coefficient of performance of the reversed cycle working as a refrigerator is \(n-1\). |
Reason (R): |
The efficiency of Carnot's cycle is \(1-\frac{T_{\text{low}}}{T_{\text{high}}},\) while the coefficient of performance of the reversed cycle is \(\frac{T_{\text{low}}}{T_{\text{high}~-~T_{\text{low}}}}\). |
1. |
(A) is true but (R) is false. |
2. |
(A) is false but (R) is true. |
3. |
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
4. |
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
Subtopic: Heat Engine & Refrigerator (OLD NCERT) |