Write two essential characteristics of an ideal heat engine.
(N/A) An ideal heat engine,often referred to as a Carnot engine,operates on a reversible cycle. Two essential characteristics are:
$(i)$ The source of heat must have an infinite heat capacity,meaning it can supply any amount of heat without a change in its temperature.
$(ii)$ The sink must have an infinite heat capacity,meaning it can absorb any amount of heat without a change in its temperature.
$(i)$ The source of heat must have an infinite heat capacity,meaning it can supply any amount of heat without a change in its temperature.
$(ii)$ The sink must have an infinite heat capacity,meaning it can absorb any amount of heat without a change in its temperature.
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