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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