Carnot Engine

Author:NCERT
11th CBSE
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Carnot Engine: Overview

The topic deals with the concept of a Carnot engine. It also illustrates the Carnot cycle of a heat engine with an ideal gas with formulas and equations applied.

Important Questions on Carnot Engine

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Two cylinders A and B of equal capacity are connected to each other via a stopcock. A contains gas at standard temperature and pressure. B is completely evacuated. The entire system is thermally insulated. The stopcock is suddenly opened. Answer the following :

(d) Do the intermediate states of the system (before settling to the final equilibrium state) lie on its P-V-T surface?