Essential University Physics
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Chapter 19.3, Problem 19.3GI
A clever engineer decides to increase the efficiency of a Carnot engine by cooling the low-temperature reservoir using a refrigerator with the maximum possible COP. Will the overall efficiency of this system (a) exceed, (b) be less than, or (c) equal that of the original engine alone?
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