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Homework Statement
A heat engine operates in a Carnot cycle between 80 degrees C and 350 degrees C. It absorbs 21,000 J of energy per cycle from the hot reservoir. a. THe duration of each cycle is 1s. What is the mechanical power output of the engine? b. How much energy does it expel in each cycle by heat?
The Attempt at a Solution
Part A
Ideal Carnot Efficiency= 1- Tc/Th= .7714
Power out=efficiency*power in
Part B
Wasted Energy=power in-power out
Is that the correct strategy to solve this problem?