Which inefficiency increases when rapid Carnot expansion occurs?

💡 Explanation

Temperature gradients drive losses; rapid expansion reduces the time for isothermal heat transfer, therefore temperature differences cause deviation from ideal Carnot conditions, rather than conductive losses, regenerator problems, or simple friction.

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