Which outcome limits Stirling engine efficiency during isothermal phases?

💡 Explanation

Limited isothermal expansion or compression reduces cycle work because insufficient heat exchanger area inhibits efficient heat transfer (mechanism: thermal conduction). Therefore, efficiency stagnates, rather than limited sealing or fluid condensation at these constant temperature stages under reversible cases.

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