Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Thermodynamics

Question:

An ideal gas is compressed to half of its initial volume by means of several processes. In which of the following processes, the work done on the gas is maximum ?

Options:

Isothermal

Isochoric

Adiabatic

Isobaric

Correct Answer:

Adiabatic

Explanation:

Work done is given by area under P-V curve.

As can be seen from the diagram, the work done is maximum for Adiabatic Process.