The Maximum Theoretical Thermodynamic Efficiency of a Heat Engine Operating

question 62

Multiple Choice

The maximum theoretical thermodynamic efficiency of a heat engine operating between hot and cold reservoirs is a function of which of the following?

• A)hot reservoir temperature only
• B)cold reservoir temperature only
• C)both hot and cold reservoir temperatures
• D)None of the above choices are valid.

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