Carnot Engine: An ideal Carnot engine extracts 529 J of heat from a high-temperature reservoir during each cycle, and rejects 225 J of heat to a low-temperature reservoir during the same cycle. What is the efficiency of the engine?

A. 0.57
B. 1.35
C. 2.35
D. 0.7


Answer: A

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