A steam engine is operated in a cold climate where the exhaust temperature is 0°C. (a) Calculate the theoretical maximum efficiency of the engine, using an intake steam temperature of 100°C. (b) If superheated steam at 200°C were used instead, what would be the maximum possible efficiency?

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