Which of These Best Defines Maximum Theoretical Efficiency

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of these best defines maximum theoretical efficiency?

• A) Efficiency (%) = [(T_hot -T_cold) /T_hot] x 100.
• B) Efficiency compares the difference in temperature between two reservoirs with the temperature in the colder temperature reservoir.
• C) Efficiency defines the amount of energy available to do work.
• D) Efficiency (%) = [T_hot - T_cold] x 100.
• E) Efficiency relates the final temperature to the initial temperature as a percent.

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