Q.

A gas expands isothermally and reversibly. The work done by the gas is

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a

Maximum

b

Not known

c

Zero

d

Minimum

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Expansion of gas means work is done by the system on surroundings and the value of the work done is negative.

Work done in reversible process is W=-2.303nRTlogV2/V1

The work done by the system in an isothermally and reversibly process is always greater than irreversibly process.

Hence the correct option is (B).

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