4. A heat engine operates between energy reservoirs of 75°C and 450°C. What is the maximum efficiency of this heat engine? Express your answer as a decimal, between 0 and 1.

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4. A heat engine operates between energy reservoirs of 75°C and 450°C. What is the maximum efficiency of this heat engine? Express your answer as a decimal, between 0 and 1.

 

5. A heat engine is operated between two energy reservoirs at different temperatures, where 10,200[J] of thermal energy flows out of the hot reservoir. If the engine has an efficiency of 0.15, what is the work performed by the engine? Express your answer in Joules.

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