Which risk increases when a heat engine operating near the Carnot efficiency limit experiences rapid pressure fluctuations?

💡 Explanation

Increased mechanical fatigue occurs because rapid expansions cause high cyclic stress; it is the main cause, rather than other thermal responses. Because pressure fluctuation induces Fatigue crack through metal. Therefore, the answer is A, rather than options describing thermal behavior or catalytic effects.

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