Work done in a thermodynamic process

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The discussion revolves around the work done in a thermodynamic process, exploring different paths and their implications on work and internal energy.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

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  • The original poster attempts to relate the work done to the paths taken in a thermodynamic process, suggesting that the area under certain paths indicates maximum or minimum work. Some participants question the clarity of the options being referenced.

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The discussion includes attempts to clarify the options related to the work done, with some participants confirming the correctness of the original poster's assertions. However, there is a lack of explicit consensus on the details of the options being discussed.

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There appears to be some confusion regarding the specific options related to the problem, as indicated by the need for clarification in the thread.

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The work done is maximum in the path (3) as the area covered by this path is maximum.

Now, dU = dQ + dW, the work done is minimum in the Path (1) , so dQ should be maximum.

Hence, the correct options are A and C.

Is this correct?
 

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Pushoam said:
Hence, the correct options are A and C.
What options?
 
kuruman said:
What options?
Sorry, I uploaded the question.
 
Your answers are correct.
 
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