The efficiency of a Carnot engine is $50\%$ and the temperature of the sink is $500 \ K$. If the temperature of the source is kept constant and its efficiency is raised to $60\%$,then the required temperature of the sink will be: (in $K$)

  • A
    $100$
  • B
    $400$
  • C
    $600$
  • D
    $500$

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