Multiple Choice
An engineer uses a river (which averages 4°C) to cool his electrical plant, which heats water with a boiler operating at 750°C. What's the maximal performance (in terms of efficiency) theoretically possible for this electrical plant?
A) 64%
B) 36%
C) 27%
D) 73%
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