$A$ Carnot engine absorbs $3 \times 10^{6} \text{ cal}$ of heat from a reservoir at $627^{\circ}C$ and rejects it at $27^{\circ}C$. The work done by the engine is:

  • A
    $4.2 \times 10^{6} \text{ J}$
  • B
    $8.4 \times 10^{6} \text{ J}$
  • C
    $16.8 \times 10^{6} \text{ J}$
  • D
    Zero

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