Which risk increases when designing a Carnot heat engine at cryogenic temperatures?

💡 Explanation

Operating at cryogenic temperatures raises the probability of component embrittlement, leading to cracking, because *ductile-brittle transition* occurs. Therefore, A is the correct answer; this risk outweighs the advantages of low temperatures in radiative efficiency, rather than other issues dominating high temperatures.

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