1. The efficiency of a Carnot engine is e=1-Tc/TH, where Tc is a temperature of the cold reservoir and TH is a temperature of the hot reservoir. What is the condition to have 100% efficiency? Hint: What is the mathematical condition for Tc/TH to be zero.

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Crystal Hodges

6 September, 05:24

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Aimee Bullock · Answer 1

Tc=0

Explanation:

The condition to have 100% efficiency is e=1-Tc/TH=1, so Tc/TH=0, As TH is different of zero we can conclude

Tc=0 Kelvins.