Work done in a thermodynamic process

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Homework Statement


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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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kuruman said:
What options?
Sorry, I uploaded the question.