34. A coal power station functions at 40.0 percent efficiency. What is the amount of work it does if it takes in 1.20x10¹² J by heat? O 3x10¹⁰ J ○ 4.8x10¹¹ J O 3x10¹2 J ○ 4.8x10¹2 J

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34. A coal power station functions at 40.0 percent efficiency. What is the
amount of work it does if it takes in 1.20x10¹² J by heat?
O 3x10¹⁰ J
○ 4.8x10¹¹ J
O 3x10¹2 J
○ 4.8x10¹2 J
Transcribed Image Text:34. A coal power station functions at 40.0 percent efficiency. What is the amount of work it does if it takes in 1.20x10¹² J by heat? O 3x10¹⁰ J ○ 4.8x10¹¹ J O 3x10¹2 J ○ 4.8x10¹2 J
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