Carnot Engine: A heat engine having the maximum possible efficiency has an efficiency of 25% when operating between two heat reservoirs. If the temperature of the cold reservoir is 300 K, what is the temperature of the hot reservoir?

A. 350 K
B. 375 K
C. 400 K
D. 450 K
E. 500 K


Answer: C

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