Physics · Thermodynamics
Despite having the highest possible efficiency between two given temperatures, the Carnot cycle is not suitable for a practical engine using a gaseous working fluid primarily because:
- 1the net work output per cycle is extremely low due to high specific volume changes✓
- 2it is impossible to achieve perfectly reversible processes
- 3it is easy to maintain isothermal processes in practice
- 4the cycle requires very high pressures that are hard to manage
Correct answer
the net work output per cycle is extremely low due to high specific volume changes
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