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Randall D. Knight — Heat Engines and Refrigerators: Problem 27

A Carnot engine whose hot reservoir temperature is 600°C has the thermal efficiency of 25%. By how many degrees should the temperature of the cold reservoir be decreased to raise the engine's efficiency to 45%?

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Given: 600°C

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Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach · 5th Edition
Author: Randall D. Knight
Publisher: Pearson
Chapter: Heat Engines and Refrigerators

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