Efficiency of ideal heat engine,
η=(1−T1T2) Freezing point of water = 0 o C = 273 K Boiling point of water = 100 o C = (100 + 273) K = 373 K ∴ Sink temperature, T 2 = 0 o C = 0 + 273 = 273 K ∴ Source temperature, T 1 = 100 o C = 100 + 273 = 373 K Percentage efficiency, %
η=(1−T1T2)×100 =
(1−373273)×100 =
(373100)×100 = 26.8%