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The heat of fusion of water is 3.34 × 105 J/kg and the heat of vaporization of water is 2.25 × 106 J/kg.
(a) How much work does this engine do each cycle?
(b) How much heat per cycle does this engine absorb at the hot reservoir?


(a) 5740 J (b) 15,800 J

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