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A Carnot engine takes 3 × 10^6 cal of he...

A Carnot engine takes 3 × `10^6` cal of heat from a reservoir at 627°C, and gives to a sink at 27°C. The work done by the engine is

A

4.2 × `10^6` J

B

16.8 × `10^6` J

C

8.4 × `10^6` J

D

zero

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