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kari74 [83]
3 years ago
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34. A steam engine operates between 300K and 600K, the maximum possible efficiency of this

Physics
1 answer:
sertanlavr [38]3 years ago
5 0

Answer:

c. 50%

Explanation:

The maximum efficiency of a heat engine is:

η = 1 − (Tc / Th)

where Tc is the low temperature and Th is the high temperature.

In this case, Tc = 300 K and Th = 600 K:

η = 1 − (300 / 600)

η = 0.50

The maximum possible efficiency is 50%.

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