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The internal energy change when a system goes from state P to Q is 40 kJ/mole. If the system goes from P to Q by a reversible path and returns to state P by an irreversible path, what would be the net change in internal energy?

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40 kJ
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>40 kJ
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<40 kJ
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zero
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Solution

The correct option is C zero
The internal energy of a system is a state function. For a cyclic process, it is zero irrespective of the process and path followed.
Therefore, as the process has same initial and final points, it is a cyclic process.
Therefore, ΔUnet=0

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