A Heat Engine Operates Between T_c = 294 K and T_h

question 16

Multiple Choice

A heat engine operates between T_c = 294 K and T_h = 450 K.What is the maximum possible efficiency?

• A)0.35
• B)0.65
• C)0.53
• D)1.53

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