The efficiency of a Carnot engine depends on what,and of what is it independent?

  • A
    Depends on the temperatures of the source and sink; independent of the working substance.
  • B
    Depends on the working substance; independent of the temperatures of the source and sink.
  • C
    Depends on the pressure of the gas; independent of the volume.
  • D
    Depends on the volume of the gas; independent of the pressure.

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