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What's the maximum efficiency for a heat engine operatingbetween $273 \mathrm{~K}$ and $400 \mathrm{~K} ?$ (a) $0.32 ;$ (b) $0.44 ;$ (c) $0.56 ;$ d) 0.68 .
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