Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 19 - Heat Engines and Refrigerators - Exercises and Problems - Page 554: 65

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a) Find the maximum temperature in Celsius of an engine that has a maximum efficiency of 0.8 and its minimum temperature is 0$^\circ$C. b) Solving for $T_H$; $$\dfrac{0+273}{T_H+273}=1-0.8$$ $$T_H=\dfrac{0+273}{1-0.8}-273= \color{red}{\bf 1092}^\circ\;\rm C $$
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