$A$ Carnot engine is made to work between $200^{\circ}C$ and $0^{\circ}C$ first and then between $0^{\circ}C$ and $-200^{\circ}C$. The ratio of efficiencies of the engine in the two cases is

  • A
    $1.73 : 1$
  • B
    $1 : 1.73$
  • C
    $1 : 1$
  • D
    $1 : 2$

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