Question

Why work done in isothermal process is greater than adiabatic process?

Answer 1

Hey.

Here is the answer.

As for isothermal process W= PV

whereas for adiabatic process W=
$p{v}^{1.4}$

So, the slope of adiabatic curve is more than the isothermal and hence the area under the isothermal process curve will be more in P-V diagram resulting in more work for the isothermal process.

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