Multiple Choice
A Carnot engine runs between a hot reservoir at Th and a cold reservoir at Tc.If one of the temperatures is either increased or decreased by 3.5 K,which of the following changes would increase the efficiency by the greatest amount?
A) increasing Th
B) increasing Tc
C) decreasing Tc
D) cannot be determined from information given
Correct Answer:
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