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A steam engine operates between a high and low temperature of 550 \circ C and 180 \circ C.If the steam engine operates at 40% of its theoretical maximum efficiency and does work at a rate of 1000 W,calculate how much heat is discharged per hour.


A) 0.8 MJ/hr
B) 2.8 MJ/hr
C) 3.4 MJ/hr
D) 16 MJ/hr
E) 12 MJ/hr

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