The Maximum Possible Efficiency of a Heat Engine

question 9

Multiple Choice

The maximum possible efficiency of a heat engine

• A) is 100%.
• B) depends on the intake temperature.
• C) depends on the difference between the exhaust and intake temperatures.
• D) depends on the ratio between the exhaust and intake temperatures.

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