(a) calculate the carnot efficiency
(b) calculate the aborbed heat QH from the high temperaturereservoir
(c) calutlate the-liberated heat QC to the heat sink
(d) what is the total work done
(e) what is the volume contraction ratio of the gas during theisothermal compression at the lower temperature?

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