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(D) The efficiency of a Carnot engine is given by $\eta = 1 - \frac{T_{	ext{sink}}}{T_{	ext{source}}}$.Case $1$: Initial efficiency $\eta_1 = 25 \%

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$\frac{1}{6} 	imes 10^3 \ K$

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(D) The efficiency of a Carnot engine is given by $\eta = 1 - \frac{T_{	ext{sink}}}{T_{	ext{source}}}$.Case $1$: Initial efficiency $\eta_1 = 25 \% = 0.25$ and $T_{	ext{sink}} = 250 \ K$.$0.25 = 1 - \frac{250}{T_{	ext{source}}} \implies \frac{250}{T_{	ext{source}}} = 0.75 = \frac{3}{4}$.Thus,$T_{	ext{source}} = \frac{250 	imes 4}{3} = \frac{1000}{3} \ K$.Case $2$: Final efficiency $\eta_2 = 50 \% = 0.50$ and $T_{	ext{source}}$ remains constant.$0.50 = 1 - \frac{T'_{	ext{sink}}}{T_{	ext{source}}} \implies \frac{T'_{	ext{sink}}}{T_{	ext{source}}} = 0.50$.$T'_{	ext{sink}} = 0.50 	imes T_{	ext{source}} = 0.50 	imes \frac{1000}{3} = \frac{500}{3} \ K$.Wait,the question asks for the increase in sink temperature to change efficiency. If $T_{	ext{source}}$ is constant,increasing efficiency requires decreasing the sink temperature. Re-evaluating: If the sink temperature is increased,efficiency decreases. Given the options,there is a contradiction in the problem statement. Assuming the question implies changing the source temperature or a different parameter,but based on standard interpretation,the calculation for the change in sink temperature is $|T'_{	ext{sink}} - T_{	ext{sink}}|$.However,following the provided logic: $T_{	ext{source}}$ is constant,$\eta_1 = 0.25, T_{	ext{sink},1} = 250 \ K \implies T_{	ext{source}} = 333.3 \ K$. To get $\eta_2 = 0.50$,$T_{	ext{sink},2} = 166.6 \ K$. The change is a decrease. Given the options,the intended answer is $\frac{1000}{6} \ K$ which is $\approx 166.6 \ K$.

The temperature of the sink of a Carnot engine is $250 \ K$. In order to increase the efficiency of the Carnot engine from $25 \%$ to $50 \%$,the temperature of the sink should be increased by

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