1. Is it possible to operate a heat engine with only a high-temperature heat reservoir??

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Second Law of Thermodynamics:
Exercise 10.1
1. Is it possible to operate a heat engine with only a high-temperature heat reservoir??
2. Is it possible for a heat engine's thermal efficiency engine to reach 100% if all
irreversibilities are eliminated?
3. A cup of coffee that has been left on a table to cool to room temperature. Is the process
reversible for what reason?
Transcribed Image Text:Second Law of Thermodynamics: Exercise 10.1 1. Is it possible to operate a heat engine with only a high-temperature heat reservoir?? 2. Is it possible for a heat engine's thermal efficiency engine to reach 100% if all irreversibilities are eliminated? 3. A cup of coffee that has been left on a table to cool to room temperature. Is the process reversible for what reason?
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