The efficiency of a particular Carnot engineis 0.280. (a) If the high-temperature reservoir is at a temperatureof 565 K, what is the temperature of the low-temperature reservoir? (b) To increase the efficiency of this engine to 40.0%, mustthe temperature of the low-temperature reservoir be increased ordecreased? Explain. (c) Find the temperature of the low-temperature reservoir that gives an efficiency of 0.400.

The efficiency of a particular Carnot engineis 0.280. (a) If the high-temperature reservoir is at a temperatureof 565 K, what is the temperature of the low-temperature reservoir? (b) To increase the efficiency of this engine to 40.0%, mustthe temperature of the low-temperature reservoir be increased ordecreased? Explain. (c) Find the temperature of the low-temperature reservoir that gives an efficiency of 0.400.

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Chapter4: The Second Law Of Thermodynamics

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