System goes from A to B via two processes, I and II as shown in figure. If ΔUI and ΔUII are changes in internal energies in the processes I and II repectively, then:
Correct answer: B. UI = ΔUII
- A. UII > ΔUI
- B. UI = ΔUII
- C. UII < ΔUI
- D. Relation between ΔUI and ΔUII cannot be determined
Explanation
As internal energy is a state function therefore change in internal energy does not depends upon the path followed i.e. ΔUI=Δ UII
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