Question

In a carnot cycle, the working medium receives heat at a _____________ temperature.

(a) lower

(b) higher

(c) constant

(d) none of the mentioned

This question was addressed to me by my college director while I was bunking the class.

My query is from Carnot Cycle in section Air Standard Cycles and their Analysis of IC Engine

Answer 1

Right option is (b) higher

To elaborate: In a carnot cycle the working medium receives heat at a higher temperature and rejects heat at a lower temperature.