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  1. In case of a reversible process (following pvn = constant), work obtained for trebling the volume (v₁ = 1 m³ and v₂ 3 m³ ) is max imum, when the value of 'n' is

  2. A.

     0

    B.

     1

    C.

     1.44

    D.

     1.66

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    Answer : Option A

    Explanation :

    The work done for a process described by equation PVn=constant.
    Is given by w=CV1−n2−CV1−n11−n
    SO, the work obtained will be maximum when n is minimum so, n=0.


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