The maximum theoretical thermodynamic efficiency of a heat engine operating between hot and cold reservoirs is a function of which of the following?
A)hot reservoir temperature only
B)cold reservoir temperature only
C)both hot and cold reservoir temperatures
D)None of the above choices are valid.

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The maximum theoretical thermodynamic efficiency of a heat engine is determined by Carnot's theorem, which states that the efficiency is equal to 1 minus the ratio of the absolute temperatures of the hot and cold reservoirs. Therefore, the efficiency depends on both the hot and cold reservoir temperatures.

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