The efficiency of a Carnot engine when the source temperature is $T_1$ and the sink temperature is $T_2$ is given by:

  • A
    $\frac{T_1 - T_2}{T_1}$
  • B
    $\frac{T_2 - T_1}{T_2}$
  • C
    $\frac{T_1 - T_2}{T_2}$
  • D
    $\frac{T_1}{T_2}$

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