2. The boiling point of water at a pressure of 50 atm is 265 C. Compare the theoretical efficiencies a steam engine operating between the boiling point of water at (i) 1 atmosphere (ii) 50 atmosphere, assuming the temperature of the sink to be 35 °C in each case.

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2. The boiling point of water at a pressure of 50 atm is 265 'C. Compare the theoretical efficiencies c
a steam engine operating between the boiling point of water at (i) 1 atmosphere (ii) 50 atmosphere,
assuming the temperature of the sink to be 35 °C in each case.
Transcribed Image Text:2. The boiling point of water at a pressure of 50 atm is 265 'C. Compare the theoretical efficiencies c a steam engine operating between the boiling point of water at (i) 1 atmosphere (ii) 50 atmosphere, assuming the temperature of the sink to be 35 °C in each case.
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