College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
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Chapter 12 - Thermodynamics - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Multiple Choice Questions - Page 448: 19

Answer

option d 100%

Work Step by Step

The Carnot efficiency (𝜂) of a heat engine operating between a hot reservoir at temperature $T_{h}$ and a cold reservoir at temperature $T_{c} $is given by: $𝜂$ $=$ $1$− $\frac{T_{c}}{T_{h}}$ At absolute zero $T_{c}$=0 $η=1$ This indicates that the efficiency would be 100%, as the engine could convert all the heat absorbed from the hot reservoir into work, with no waste heat going to the cold reservoir.
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