The Diagram Shows Three Isotherms for an Ideal Gas, with T₃-T₂

question 29

Multiple Choice

The diagram shows three isotherms for an ideal gas, with T₃-T₂ the same as T₂-T₁. It also shows five thermodynamic processes caried out on the gas. Rank the processes in order change in the internal energy of the gas, least to greatest.

• A) I, II, III, IV, V
• B) V, then I, III, and IV tied, then II
• C) V, I, then I, III, and IV tied, then II
• D) IV, V, III, I, II
• E) II, I, then III, IV, and V tied

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