AP EAMCET · PHYSICS · Thermodynamics
If source is at a temperature \(T_1\) and sink is at a temperature \(T_2\), the efficiency of the Carnot engine is maximum when
- A \(T_1\) and \(T_2\) are equal
- B \(T_1\) is low and \(T_2\) is high
- C \(T_1\) is high and \(T_2\) is low
- D Both \(T_1\) and \(T_2\) are high
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(C) \(T_1\) is high and \(T_2\) is low
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