NEETPhysicsHeat and ThermodynamicsMCQ+4 / −1
An ideal gas is compressed to half its initial volume by means of several processes. Which of the process results in the maximum work done on the gas ?
- AIsochoric
- BIsothermal
- CAdiabatic
- DIsobaric
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Correct answer: C
The P-V diagram of an ideal gas compressed from its initial volume to by several processes is shown in the figure.

Work done on the gas = Area under P–V curve
As area under the P–V curve is maximum for adiabatic process, so work done on the gas is maximum for adiabatic process.
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