An ocean thermal-energy power plant takes in warm surface water at a temperature of 22C and releases
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An ocean thermal-energy power plant takes in warm surface water at a temperature of 22°C and releases heat at 10°C to cooler water drawn from deeper in the ocean. Is it possible for this power plant to operate at an efficiency of 8%? Justify your answer.
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