Determine the minimum theoretical value for TH in K

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A power cycle operates between a reservoir at temperature TH and a lower-temperature reservoir at 280 K. At steady state, the cycle develops 40 kW of power while rejecting 1000 kJ/min of energy by heat transfer to the cold reservoir. Determine the minimum theoretical value for TH, in K.

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