The relation between the efficiency $\eta$ of a heat engine and the coefficient of performance $\alpha$ of a refrigerator is:

  • A
    $\eta=\frac{1}{1-\alpha}$
  • B
    $\eta=\frac{1}{1+\alpha}$
  • C
    $\eta = 1 + \alpha$
  • D
    $\eta = 1 - \alpha$

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