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A Carnot engine has an efficiency of 15.0%. It operates between constant temperature reservoirs differing in temperature by 55.0°C What is the temperature of the lower-temperature reservoir?

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To solve the problem, we will use the formula for the efficiency of a Carnot engine and the relationship between the temperatures of the two reservoirs. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Efficiency Formula**: The efficiency (η) of a Carnot engine is given by the formula: \[ \eta = 1 - \frac{T_2}{T_1} ...
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