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Carnot's theorem

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Also known as Carnot's rule

in thermodynamics, the principle that any heat engine operating between the same two thermal reservoirs cannot have an efficiency greater than a reversible heat engine operating between the same reservoirs

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Instance of
theorem
Named after
Nicolas Carnot
Main subject
Carnot heat engine
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studied by
thermodynamics
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