The Carnot Cycle Consists of

question 17

Multiple Choice

The Carnot cycle consists of

• A)a quasistatic isothermal absorption of heat from a hot reservoir.
• B)a quasistatic adiabatic expansion to a lower temperature.
• C)a quasistatic isothermal exhaustion of heat to a cold reservoir.
• D)a quasistatic adiabatic compression to the initial state of the system.
• E)All of these are correct.

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