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A Carnot engine is working between 127°C and 27°C. The increase in efficiency will be maximum when the temperature of 

(a) the source is increased by 50°C 

(b) the sink is decreased by 50°C 

(c) source is increased by 25°C and that of sink is decreased by 25°C 

(d) both source and sink are decreased by 25°C each 

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Correct option: (b) the sink is decreased by 50°C

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