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Homework Statement
Determine which gives the higher efficiency of a Carnot engine, increasing the temperature of the hot reservoir, or decreasing the temperature of the cold reservoir by the same amount. Justify your answer carefully.
Homework Equations
(TH-TC)/TH)
The Attempt at a Solution
By entering some random numbers into the efficiency equation, I have determined that reducing the temperature of the cold reservoir yeilds the higher efficiency, but I am unable to explain why this is the case, considering that the temperature difference between the reservoirs would be the same if the hot reservoir had been increased instead.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.