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The efficiency of a Carnot engine is given by the formula ( \eta = 1 - \frac{T_C}{T_H} ), where ( T_C ) and ( T_H ) are the absolute temperatures of the cold and hot reservoirs, respectively. In this case, the cold reservoir (ice and water coexist) is at 0°C (273.15 K), and the hot reservoir (water and steam coexist) is at 100°C (373.15 K). Plugging these values into the formula, the efficiency can be calculated as ( \eta = 1 - \frac{273.15}{373.15} \approx 0.269 ) or 26.9%.

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