Under which ideal condition does the efficiency of a Carnot engine become $100 \%$?

  • A
    When the temperature of the source is $0 \ K$.
  • B
    When the temperature of the sink is $0 \ K$.
  • C
    When the temperature of the source is infinite.
  • D
    When the temperature of the sink is equal to the temperature of the source.

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