A certain solar-energy collector produces a maximum

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A certain solar-energy collector produces a maximum temperature of 100°C. The energy is used in a cycle heat engine that operates in a 10°C environment. What is the maximum thermal efficiency? If the collector is redesigned to focus the incoming light, what should the maximum temperature be to produce a 25% improvement in engine efficiency?

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Problem 62HP

A certain solar-energy collector produces a maximum temperature of 100°C. The energy is used in a cycle heat engine that operates in a 10°C environment. What is the maximum thermal efficiency? If the collector is redesigned to focus the incoming light, what should the maximum temperature be to produce a 25% improvement in engine efficiency?

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For a certain solar energy collector producing a maximum temperature. We need to find the maximum thermal efficiency. And also what should be the maximum temperature to produce 25% improvement in the engine efficiency ?

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