In a Carnot engine,when ${T_2} = {0^o}C$ and ${T_1} = {200^o}C$,its efficiency is ${\eta _1}$. When ${T_1} = {0^o}C$ and ${T_2} = -{200^o}C$,its efficiency is ${\eta _2}$. What is the ratio ${\eta _1}/{\eta _2}$?

  • A
    $0.577$
  • B
    $0.733$
  • C
    $0.638$
  • D
    Cannot be calculated

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