Problem 3. A heat engine operates in a Carnot cycle between 40.0°C and 230°C. It absorbs 15kJ of energy per cycle from the hot reservoir. The duration of each cycle is 1.00 s. • (a) Find the efficiency of the engine. (b) What is the mechahical power output of this engine? • (c) How much energy does it expel in each cycle by heat?

Problem 3. A heat engine operates in a Carnot cycle between 40.0°C and 230°C. It absorbs 15kJ of energy per cycle from the hot reservoir. The duration of each cycle is 1.00 s. • (a) Find the efficiency of the engine. (b) What is the mechahical power output of this engine? • (c) How much energy does it expel in each cycle by heat?

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