A Carnot cycle is a cycle of special interest because: O When it is careflly constructed in a laboratory, it provides an upper limit on cycle efficiency. O It provides the maximum efficiency for any cycle It operates between two constant-temperature thermal reservoirs It establishes a lower limit on cycle efficiency.

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