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Under what conditions can a Carnot engine have 100% efficiency?

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To determine the conditions under which a Carnot engine can achieve 100% efficiency, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Carnot Engine Efficiency**: The efficiency (η) of a Carnot engine is given by the formula: \[ \eta = 1 - \frac{T_2}{T_1} ...
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