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Chapter 3: Q59PP (page 681)
If the power plant uses a Carnot cycle and the desired theoretical efficiency is 6.5%, from what depth must cold water be brought? (a)100 m; (b400 m; (c)800 m; (d) deeper than1000 m.
The option b is correct.
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