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Which outcome increases within a Carnot heat engine utilizing R-134a when the condenser pressure rises unexpectedly?

A)Cycle efficiency decreases sharply
B)Isothermal expansion becomes adiabatic
C)Refrigerant subcooling rate plateaus
D)Evaporator superheat approaches zero

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The Carnot cycle's efficiency depends on temperature difference; increased condenser pressure raises the cold reservoir temperature. Increased temperature reduces ΔT; Cycle efficiency decreases sharply because the Carnot efficiency is (1-Tc/Th), therefore Carnot efficiency is impacted rather than the other properties.

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