Find the maximum possible efficiency

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A steam engine is operated in a cold climate where the exhaust temperature is -3^oC.

(a) Calculate the theoretical maximum efficiency of the engine using an intake steam temperature of 100^oC.

(b) If, instead, superheated steam at 192^oC is used, find the maximum possible efficiency.

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