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A steam engine operation between 150 C and 550 C. What is the theoretical maximum thermal efficiency? a. 49% b.27% c. 99% d. 73%

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Chapter15: Thermodynamics

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A steam engine operation between 150 C and 550 C. What is the theoretical maximum thermal efficiency?

a. 49%

b.27%

c. 99%

d. 73%

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