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(Numerical evaluation of efficiency and energy flows) A reversible heat engine absorbs 5000 J5000\,\text{J} of heat from a hot reservoir at 600 K600\,\text{K} and rejects heat to a cold reservoir at 300 K300\,\text{K}. (a) Calculate the maximum possible efficiency of this engine. (b) Determine the work output per cycle. (c) Find the amount of heat rejected to the cold reservoir in each cycle.

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