Consider a two-stage Carnot engine. In the first stage, heat $Q_1$ is absorbed at temperature $T$ and heat $Q_2$ is expelled at temperature $\alpha T$ (where $\alpha < 1$). In the second stage, heat $Q_2$ is absorbed at temperature $\alpha T$ and heat $Q_3$ is expelled at temperature $\beta T$ (where $\beta < \alpha$). The efficiency of the Carnot engine will be

  • A
    $1-\alpha-\beta$
  • B
    $1-\alpha$
  • C
    $1-\beta$
  • D
    $1-\alpha \beta$

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