An engineer designs a heat engine using flat-plate solar collectors. The collectors deliver heat at 70C and
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An engineer designs a heat engine using flat-plate solar collectors. The collectors deliver heat at 70°C and the engine releases heat to the surroundings at 35°C. What is the maximum possible efficiency of this engine?
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