The internal energy change when a system goes from state A to B is 40 kJ/mole. If the system goes from A to B by a reversible path and returns to state A by an irreversible path what would be the net change in internal energy?
A
40 kJ
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B
>40 kJ
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C
<40 kJ
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D
Zero
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Solution
The correct option is D Zero
For a cyclic process the net change in the internal energy is zero because the change in internal energy doesnot depend on the path.