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Explain What does Carnot's theorem say about the feasibility of a 100\% efficient heat engine?
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A Carnot engine is an idealized, reversible heat engine that operates at maximum possible efficiency. The efficiency of a Carnot engine is given by the formula: Efficiency = 1 - (Tc/Th) where Tc is the temperature of the cold reservoir and Th is the temperature Show more…
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