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Which outcome follows when a Carnot heat engine prematurely terminates steam condensation?

A)Increased internal energy exhausted
B)Reduced isentropic compression achieved
C)Isothermal expansion incomplete
D)Decreased turbine blade erosion

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Increased internal energy exhaust happens because premature condensation termination short-circuits the phase change; the latent heat release (condensation) ends before completely transitioning to liquid. Therefore, excess heat is dumped, rather than efficient energy extraction because the expansion step becomes less efficient.

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