What is the efficiency of a Carnot engine operating between a hot reservoir at 600 K and a cold reservoir at 300 K?

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What is the efficiency of a Carnot engine operating between a hot reservoir at 600 K and a cold reservoir at 300 K?
  1. 0.5
  2. 0.33
  3. 0.25
  4. 0.75

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Q: What is the efficiency of a Carnot engine operating between a hot reservoir at 600 K and a cold reservoir at 300 K?
Solution: Efficiency (η) = 1 - (T_c/T_h) = 1 - (300/600) = 0.5 or 50%.
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