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Published on: September 12, 2026
An ideal gas is initially at 
is expanded to 
and then compressed adiabatically to the same volume 
and pressure 
. If 
is the net work done by the gas in complete process which of the following is true?
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
In the first process 
is + ve as 
is positive, in the second process 
is - ve as 
is - ve and area under the curve of second process is more.
Net Work 
and also 
.
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