Which outcome occurs when a Carnot engine experiences excessive heat leakage?

💡 Explanation

Reduced engine efficiency occurs because heat leakage bypasses the power- generating part of the cycle; the available work is reduced due to direct heat loss rather than conversion via the Carnot cycle, therefore efficiency decreases, rather than the conditions in B, C, and D..

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