Thermodynamics - Whcih isotherm has higher temperature?

[Amith2006]

Sir,
Two isotherms are given. How do we identify which one is at higher temperature? The area of the rectangle formed with P & V as sides seems to equal for both the curves. So I think the temperatures are equal. But the answer given in my book is T1<T2.
I am herewith attaching the P-V diagram.

 

[Chi Meson]

I can't see the attachment yet, but the temperature is greater on an ideal gas PV diagram at the locations where the product of P*V is greater. This means that as go up-and-right on the PV diagram, you will increase in temperature.

 

[Andrew Mason]

Sir,
Two isotherms are given. How do we identify which one is at higher temperature? The area of the rectangle formed with P & V as sides seems to equal for both the curves. So I think the temperatures are equal. But the answer given in my book is T1<T2.
I am herewith attaching the P-V diagram.

I can't see your diagram yet but note: the area of the rectangle of sides P and V measures (PV =) nRT. If n differs between the two gases, the PV area might be the same but the temperatures are not.

AM

 

[Amith2006]

Sir,
I don't have words to thank you. This is a service to all students like me.