Find the thermal efficiency of the engine

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In each cycle of its operation, a heat engine expels 2400 J of energy and performs 1800 J of mechanical work.

(a) How much thermal energy must be added to the engine in each cycle?

(b) Find the thermal efficiency of the engine.

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