A Carnot Cycle

question 37

Multiple Choice

A Carnot cycle:

• A)is bounded by two isotherms and two adiabats on a p-V graph
• B)consists of two isothermal and two constant volume processes
• C)is any four sided process on a p-V graph
• D)only exists for an ideal gas
• E)has an efficiency equal to the enclosed area on a p-V diagram

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