Question 948: Thermodynamics & KTG

Question

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 ?

Accepted Answer

The P-V diagram of an ideal gas compressed from its initial volume $${V_0}$$ to $${{{V_0}} \over 2}$$  by several processes is shown in the figure.
Work done on the gas = Area under PÃ¢ÂÂV curve
As area under the PÃ¢ÂÂV curve is maximum for adiabatic process, so work done on the gas is maximum for adiabatic process.

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Isochoric

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Isothermal

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Adiabatic

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Isobaric

Thermodynamics & KTG

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 ?

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