Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics, Technology Update
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Author: SERWAY, Raymond A.; Jewett, John W.
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Chapter 22, Problem 28P
(a)
To determine
The maximum efficiency of the system.
(b)
To determine
The energy taken in from the warm reservoir per hour.
(c)
To determine
Whether system explained in part(a) is worthwhile.
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