Estimate the theoretical maximum efficiency of this heat

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Some heat engines can run on very small temperature differences. One manufacturer claims to have a very small heat engine that can run on the temperature difference between your hand and the air in the room.Estimate the theoretical maximum efficiency of this heat engine. Assume hand temerature is 32C and room temperature is 23?

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