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The maximum theoretical efficiency η\etaη of a heat engine is given by the Carnot efficiency formula η=1−TCTH\eta = 1 - \frac{T_C}{T_H}η=1−TH​TC​​, where TCT_CTC​ is the cold reservoir temperature and THT_HTH​ is the hot reservoir temperature (both in Kelvin). If a steam engine operates with a hot reservoir at 327∘C327^{\circ}\text{C}327∘C and a cold reservoir at 27∘C27^{\circ}\text{C}27∘C, what is its maximum theoretical efficiency? (Note: T(K)=T(∘C)+273T(\text{K}) = T(^{\circ}\text{C}) + 273T(K)=T(∘C)+273)