The maximum theoretical thermodynamic efficiency of a heat engine operating between hot and cold reservoirs is a function of which of the following?

a. hot reservoir temperature only
c. both hot and cold reservoir temperatures
b. cold reservoir temperature only
d. None of the above choices are valid.


C

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