STANDARD Physics Processes MCQ Question
A gas is compressed isothermally to half its initial volume. The same gas is compressed separately through an adiabatic process until its volume is again reduced to half. Then
compressing the gas isothermally or adiabatically will require the same amount of work
which of the case (whether compression through isothermal or through adiabatic process) requires more work will depend upon the atomicity of the gas
compressing the gas isothermally will require more work to be done
compressing the gas through adiabatic process will require more work to be done
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
In an isothermal process, the temperature remains constant, so the work done is less compared to an adiabatic process where the temperature increases, requiring more work.
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