A Thermodynamic System Is Taken in Equilibrium Steps from State

question 56

Multiple Choice

A thermodynamic system is taken in equilibrium steps from State I to State II. The quantities by which the process can be characterized are

1 internal energy,
2 entropy,
3 temperature,
4 work, and
5 heat.

Of these quantities, those that are independent of path are

• A) 1, 2, and 3.
• B) 2, 3, and 4.
• C) 3, 4, and 5.
• D) 1, 3, and 5.
• E) 2, 3, and 5.

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