What is the source temperature of the Carnot engine required to get $70 \%$ efficiency (in $^{\circ}C$)? Given sink temperature $= 27^{\circ}C$.

  • A
    $1000$
  • B
    $90$
  • C
    $270$
  • D
    $727$

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