A carnot engine requires 40 kW from the hot source. The engine produces 18 KJ/s of power and the sink temperature is 20 degree celcius, what is the temperature of the hot source in Celcius? a.) 259.7 C b.) 352.7 C c.) 467.7 C d.) 532.7 C

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A carnot engine requires 40 kW from the hot source. The engine produces 18 KJ/s of power and the sink temperature is 20 degree celcius, what is the temperature of the hot source in Celcius?

a.) 259.7 C

b.) 352.7 C

c.) 467.7 C

d.) 532.7 C

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