Which consequence results from inadequate insulation in a Carnot heat engine?

💡 Explanation

Inadequate insulation will reduce isentropic process efficiency because heat loss leads to deviation from ideal adiabatic conditions. Therefore, the process becomes less reversible, resulting in lower overall cycle efficiency, rather than directly affecting isothermal processes or pressures.

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