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Sep23-11, 11:34 PM   #1
 

reversible engine

what role dos the reversibility play in making the carnot cycle most efficient?
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Sep24-11, 09:09 AM   #2
 
The reversibility means that there are no losses in the system. There is no excess heat/energy lost in the system.
Oct2-12, 04:20 AM   #3
 
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The reversibility means that there are no losses in the system. There is no excess heat/energy lost in the system.
Haha, this is so wrong.
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