$A$ Carnot engine having an efficiency of $40\%$ takes heat from a source maintained at a temperature of $500 \ K$. If the efficiency is to be increased to $60\%$ while keeping the sink temperature constant,what should be the new source temperature in $K$?

  • A
    The efficiency of a Carnot engine cannot exceed $50\%$.
  • B
    $1200$
  • C
    $750$
  • D
    $600$

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