Carnot Engine: The "hot shot" heat engine operating between 40°C and 380°C has an efficiency that is 60% of that of an ideal Carnot engine operating between the same temperatures. If the "hot shot" engine absorbs heat at a rate of 60 kW, at what rate does it exhaust heat?

A. 36 kW
B. 41 kW
C. 57 kW
D. 60 kW


Answer: B

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