Which mechanism limits efficiency improvements in jet engines operating at high altitude?

💡 Explanation

Jet engine efficiency is limited by the Carnot cycle because the temperature differential between intake and exhaust decreases dramatically at altitude; therefore efficiency gains reduce, rather than be impacted by material strength or incomplete combustion under ideal operating conditions.

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