On a PV Diagram, for a Curve Representing an Isothermal

question 50

Multiple Choice

On a PV diagram, for a curve representing an isothermal compression of an ideal gas, what is the relationship between the initial P value and the final P value?

• A) The initial is greater than the final.
• B) The initial is less than the final.
• C) They may be either-it depends on the temperature of the process.
• D) They may be the same.

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