An ideal gas undergoes isothermal process from some initial state $i$ to final state $f$. Choose the correct alternatives.
Figure shows the $p-V$ diagram of an ideal gas undergoing a change of state from $A$ to $B$. Four different parts I, II, III and IV as shown in the figure may lead to the same change of state.
Consider a cycle followed by an engine (figure.)
1 to 2 is isothermal
2 to 3 is adiabatic
3 to 1 is adiabatic
Such a process does not exist, because
Consider a heat engine as shown in figure. $Q_1$ and $Q_2$ are heat added both to $T_1$ and heat taken from $T_2$ in one cycle of engine. $W$ is the mechanical work done on the engine.
If W > 0, then possibilities are
Can a system be heated and its temperature remains constant?
Yes, this is possible when the entire heat supplied to the system is utilised in expansion. i.e., its working against the surroundings.