The Temperature T_C of the Cold Reservoirs and the Temperatures

question 32

Multiple Choice

The temperature T_C of the cold reservoirs and the temperatures T_H of the hot reservoirs for four Carnot heat engines are Rank these engines according to their efficiencies, least to greatest

• A) 1, 2, 3, 4
• B) 1 and 2 tie, then 3 and 4 tie
• C) 2, 1, 3, 4
• D) 1, 2, 4, 3
• E) 2, 1, 4, 3

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