In which of the following, the change in internal energy is more?
Correct answer: D. Change is zero in both. (both are cyclic)
- A. In system A
- B. In system B
- C. Cannot be predicted
- D. Change is zero in both. (both are cyclic)
Explanation
In a cyclic process, the system undergoes a series of changes and returns to its initial state. The change in internal energy ΔU for the entire cyclic process is zero because the internal energy is a state function, and it depends only on the initial and final states, not on the path taken.
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