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1) Thermodynamics describes the conversion of energy from one form to another. The first law states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only changed in form. The second law states that heat cannot spontaneously flow from a cold to a hot body. 2) The Carnot cycle uses reversible, quasistatic processes to convert heat into work with maximum efficiency. The Rankine cycle is similar but more practical for power plants by avoiding liquid-vapor mixtures. Reheat cycles further increase efficiency by rehea

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