If a source is at a temperature $T_1$ and a sink is at a temperature $T_2$,the efficiency of the Carnot engine is maximum when

  • A
    $T_1$ and $T_2$ are equal
  • B
    $T_1$ is low and $T_2$ is high
  • C
    $T_1$ is high and $T_2$ is low
  • D
    Both $T_1$ and $T_2$ are high

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