Which mechanism limits efficiency during rapid heating phase transitions in heat engines?

💡 Explanation

During rapid heating, significant thermal gradients arise because heat transfer rates are not uniform, resulting in increased entropy generation due to irreversible heat flow which reduces overall cycle efficiency. Therefore, thermal gradients limit efficiency, rather than viscosity, nucleation, or surface tension which contribute to other inefficiencies.

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