A heat engine operates between a high temperature of about 600°C and a low temperature of about 300°C. What is the maximum theoretical efficiency for this engine? (a) = 100%. (e) Cannot be determined from the given information. (b) - 66%. (c)~ 50%. (d) ~ 34%.

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