Question

Which of the two will require more work to be done?
(i) Compressing a gas isothermally until is volume is reduced by half
(ii)Compressing the same gas adiabatically until its volume is reduced by half

• A. $\left(i\right)$
• B. $\left(ii\right)$
• C. Both will require the same amount of work
• D. It will depend upon the nature of the gas

Answer 1

The correct option is A $\left(i\right)$


As shown in figure, Work done in isothermal process is higher.