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The efficiency of a Carnot engine depends upon

a
the temperature of the source only
b
the temperature of the sink only
c
the temperatures of the source and sink
d
the volume of the cylinder of the engine

detailed solution

Correct option is C

Efficiency of Carnot engineη=1−T2T1×100%So efficiency depends on temperature of source (T1) and temperature of sink (T2).

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