Which consequence results when the high-temperature reservoir cools during a Rankine cycle?

💡 Explanation

Reduced reservoir temperature diminishes heat input, therefore the cycle efficiency drops due to the *Carnot efficiency* limit; the work output is then reduced because the temperature difference driving the cycle declines, rather than increasing work or altering pressures significantly.

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