A Carnot engine operates between 235°C and 129°C, absorbing 3.53 x 104 J per cycle at the higher temperature. (a) What is the efficiency of the engine? (b) How much work per cycle is this engine capable of performing? (a) Number i Units This answer has no units (b) Number i Units

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A Carnot engine operates between 235°C and 129°C, absorbing 3.53 x 104 J per cycle at the higher temperature. (a) What is the
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(a) Number
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Units
This answer has no units
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Units
J
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