Which of These Statements Accurately Describes How the Efficiency of the Carnot

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements accurately describes how the efficiency of the Carnot cycle depends on the system?

• A)It depends on the amount of heat absorbed or lost during each isothermal phase.
• B)It is a function of the initial and final temperatures of the heat reservoirs.
• C)It is different when the cycle is performed in reverse.
• D)It is independent of any system parameters.

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