Two reversible engines operate in series between temperature

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Two reversible engines operate in series between temperatures of 1000 F and 100 F. If the first engine receives 1000 Btu, determine the total work output of this arrangement and the temperature at the inlet to the second engine. Assume that both engines have the same thermal efficiency.

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