Which outcome results from irreversibility in a Carnot cycle?

A)Reduced net work output achieved✓

B)Increased isentropic compression achieved

C)Elevated maximum cycle temperature

D)Lowered cold reservoir temperature

💡 Explanation

Reduced net work occurs because friction introduces entropy generation, decreasing the efficiency of the ideal reversible Carnot cycle. Irreversible heat transfer, via friction reduces the net work; therefore, the work output is reduced rather than the cycle improving through altered temperature or compression alone.

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Which outcome results from irreversibility in a Carnot cycle?

💡 Explanation

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