The efficiency of a heat engine in terms of the temperature of the reservoir and sink is defined as:
Correct answer: C. 1-T₂/T₁
- A. T₁/T₂
- B. 1+T₁/T₂
- C. 1-T₂/T₁
- D. T₂/T₁
Explanation
The maximum possible efficiency of a heat engine operating between a hot reservoir at temperature T₁ and a cold reservoir at temperature T₂ is given by the Carnot efficiency formula: η = 1 - (T₂/T₁).
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