Q1. A piston cylinder contains an ideal gas. The gas expands isothermally. Which statement is true regarding the work done by the gas during expansion? Explain? (A) It is equal to the change in enthalpy of the gas. (B) It is equal to the change in internal energy of the gas. (C) It is equal to the heat absorbed by the gas. (D) It is greater than the heat absorbed by the gas.

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Q1. A piston cylinder contains an ideal gas. The gas expands isothermally. Which statement is true regarding the
work done by the gas during expansion? Explain?
(A) It is equal to the change in enthalpy of the gas.
(B) It is equal to the change in internal energy of the gas.
(C) It is equal to the heat absorbed by the gas.
(D) It is greater than the heat absorbed by the gas.
Transcribed Image Text:Q1. A piston cylinder contains an ideal gas. The gas expands isothermally. Which statement is true regarding the work done by the gas during expansion? Explain? (A) It is equal to the change in enthalpy of the gas. (B) It is equal to the change in internal energy of the gas. (C) It is equal to the heat absorbed by the gas. (D) It is greater than the heat absorbed by the gas.
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