What is source in heat engine? - Thermodynamics

Q.  The thermal energy reservoir from which heat is transferred to the system which works on heat engine cycle is called as
- Published on 19 Aug 15

a. source
b. sink
c. atmosphere
d. all of the above

ANSWER: source
 
Explanation :The thermal energy reservoir from which heat is transferred to the system which works on heat engine cycle is called as source and the thermal energy reservoir to which heat is rejected from the system is called as sink as shown in the diagram.


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