MHT CET · Physics · Thermodynamics
The first operation involved in a Carnot cycle is
- A isothermal expansion.
- B adiabatic expansion.
- C isothermal compression.
- D adiabatic compression.
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Correct Answer
(A) isothermal expansion.
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The first step in Carnot cycle is isothermal expansion where gas expands at constant temperature while absorbing heat from a high temperature reservoir.
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