In an isothermal expansion of an ideal gas, heat absorbed Q = μRT ln(V₂/V₁). If V₂ = 2V₁ and T = 300 K, μ = 2 mol (R = 8.3 J/mol·K), the heat absorbed is approximately:
C. Net work done by the system (since ΔU = 0 for complete cycle)
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Heat Q absorbed by an ideal gas during isothermal expansion from V₁ to V₂ is given by Q = μRT ln(V₂/V₁). For COMPRESSION (V₂ < V₁), this gives Q < 0. This means:
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Heat is released by the gas to the reservoir during isothermal compression