Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32162-592-7
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Chapter 15 - The Laws of Thermodynamics - Problems - Page 439: 19

Answer

25.8%

Work Step by Step

The maximum efficiency (Carnot efficiency) is given by equation 15–5. Make sure to measure temperatures in kelvins. $$e_{ideal}=1-\frac{T_L}{T_H}=1-\frac{(345+273)K}{(560+273)K}=0.258=25.8\%$$
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