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Explain why a Carnot engine cannot have 100% efficiency?

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To explain why a Carnot engine cannot have 100% efficiency, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the Efficiency Formula The efficiency (η) of a Carnot engine is given by the formula: \[ \eta = 1 - \frac{T_2}{T_1} \] where: - \( T_1 \) is the absolute temperature of the heat source (hot reservoir). - \( T_2 \) is the absolute temperature of the heat sink (cold reservoir). ...
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