Which efficiency limit result if a Carnot engine's heat sink fails, leading to equalization of medium temperature?

💡 Explanation

Equalization nullifies temperature; thus no heat flux difference exists and the *Carnot efficiency* becomes zero because ΔT approaches zero. Therefore, no work is generated; rather than some partially efficient cycle, it becomes inoperable with no hot/cold reservoirs.

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