Which efficiency limit affects energy extraction using a Carnot engine?

💡 Explanation

The Carnot engine's efficiency is dictated by the temperature differential because heat flows from hot to cold during its cycle, therefore maximum efficiency depends entirely upon the temperature gradient rather than mechanical failure modes or injection profiles.

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