The Work Done in the Expansion from an Initial to a Final

question 24

Multiple Choice

The work done in the expansion from an initial to a final state:

• A)is the area under the curve of a PV diagram.
• B)depends only on the end point.
• C)is independent of the path.
• D)is the slope of a PV curve.
• E)equals P(VF-Vi).

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Definitions:

Joints

Natural fractures or separations in rocks without displacement, often resulting from the rock's response to stress.

Folds

Structures formed by the bending and warping of rocks under pressure during geological processes, often seen in mountain ranges.

Joints

Natural fractures or separations in rocks without displacement, often formed by stresses such as contraction, expansion, or tectonic activities.

Faults

Fractures in the Earth's crust along which there has been significant displacement as a result of rock-mass movement.