Based on the steam engine represented on the following figure,a) Describe the heat engine cycle and explain why it is useful.b) Describe the energy conversions that occur. SteamIntakevalveIntake valve(closed)(open)Boiler\PumpExhaustvalveExhaust valve(open)Water(closed)CondenserCondenser(a) Expansion stroke(b) Exhaust stroke

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Based on the steam engine represented on the following figure, a) Describe the heat engine cycle and explain why it is useful. b) Describe the energy conversions that occur.

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Based on the steam engine represented on the following figure,

a) Describe the heat engine cycle and explain why it is useful.

b) Describe the energy conversions that occur.

Steam
Intake
valve
Intake valve
(closed)
(open)
Boiler
\Pump
Exhaust
valve
Exhaust valve
(open)
Water
(closed)
Condenser
Condenser
(a) Expansion stroke
(b) Exhaust stroke

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