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First Law of Thermodynamics

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The work done by a closed system in a reversible process in case of expansion is always ___ that done in an irreversible process.

A

less than or more than

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equal to

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C

less than

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D

more than

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Solution

The correct option is D more than
A reversible process always produces maximum work in case where a system does work as compared to irreversible work

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