Which of the following options is the only correct representation of a process in which ?- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: D
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Interpret the condition
We are asked to identify the process for which
From the first law of thermodynamics, in differential form,
If the work term is written as then for a finite change along a path,
The given relation will be valid when remains constant during the process from state to state , so that
Therefore, the required process must be an isobaric process.
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Find the correct equation set
For an ideal gas in an isobaric process:
- From ,
- Work done by gas:
- Heat supplied:
- Change in internal energy:
So among the equation labels, we must choose the one corresponding to constant pressure. In the table, that is represented by (II).
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Find the correct - plot
An isobaric process on a - diagram is a horizontal line because pressure is constant while volume changes.
Among the given graph labels, the horizontal line corresponds to (iii).
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Find the correct work expression
Since the question says denotes the work done on the system, for expansion,
The table’s corresponding work-expression label for isobaric process is (P).
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Match the triplet
Hence the correct representation is
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Check options
- A: — incorrect graph/work
- B: — incorrect process equation label
- C: — incorrect work label
- D: — correct
Therefore, the only correct option is D.
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