Which outcome occurs when irreversibilities increase in a Carnot heat engine cycle?

💡 Explanation

When irreversibilities increase, such as friction or non-isothermal heat transfer, entropy generation occurs, reducing engine's ability to convert heat into work. Therefore reduced work output occurs, rather than reservoir temperature changes or friction reduction which are consequences of other thermodynamic processes.

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