A Cyclic Process Is Carried Out on an Ideal Gas

question 61

Multiple Choice

A cyclic process is carried out on an ideal gas such that it returns to its initial state at the end of a cycle, as shown in the pV diagram in the figure. If the process is carried out in a clockwise sense around the enclosed area, as shown on the figure, then the change of internal energy over the full cycle

• A) is positive.
• B) is negative.
• C) is zero.
• D) cannot be determined from the information given.

Understand the impact of lot sizing and inventory decisions on supply chain performance.

Grasp the concept of CPFR and its role in collaborative planning and forecast replenishment.

Recognize the importance of performance measurement and incentives structure for supply chain coordination.

Understand the significance of centralizing decision-making in the supply chain to reduce information distortion and improve coordination.

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