The correct option is A 1−2−2/3
During isothermal process, as the temperature remains constant, we can say that the equation of state of the gas is
PV=k
From this,
P1V1=P2V2
From the data given in the question,
PV=P2(2V)
⇒P2=P2 ......(1)
Equation of state of the gas during adiabatic process in terms of P and V is given by,
P3Vγ3=P1Vγ1
[since gas returns to original state (P1,V1)]
From the data given in the question, we know that, neon gas is monoatomic.
i.e γ=53
⇒P3×(2V)5/3=P1×(V)5/3
⇒P3=P1×(2)−5/3
∴ Fractional decrease in pressure =P2−P3P2=P2−[P1×(2)−5/3 ]P2
From (1), P1=P,P2=P2
⇒P2−P3P2=1−(2)−2/3
Thus, option (a) is the correct answer.