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A thermodynamic system goes from states \[ \text{i)}\quad (P,V)\ \rightarrow\ (P,2V) \] \[ \text{ii)}\quad (P_1,V)\ \rightarrow\ (2P_1,V) \] Then the works done in these two cases are

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Remember: \[ \text{Isobaric process: } W=P\Delta V \] and \[ \text{Isochoric process: } W=0. \] No volume change means no work done by the gas.
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  • \[ \text{i) Zero} \qquad \text{ii) Zero} \]
  • \[ \text{i) Zero} \qquad \text{ii) }P_1V \]
  • \[ \text{i) }PV \qquad \text{ii) }P_1V \]
  • \[ \text{i) }PV \qquad \text{ii) Zero} \]
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Concept: Work done in a thermodynamic process is \[ W=\int P\,dV. \] Thus, work is done only when there is a change in volume.

Step 1: Find the work done in case (i). The system changes from \[ (P,V) \rightarrow (P,2V). \] Pressure remains constant. Hence the process is isobaric. \[ W=P(V_f-V_i). \] \[ W=P(2V-V). \] \[ W=PV. \] Therefore, \[ \boxed{W_1=PV}. \]

Step 2: Find the work done in case (ii). The system changes from \[ (P_1,V) \rightarrow (2P_1,V). \] Volume remains constant. Hence the process is isochoric. For constant volume, \[ dV=0. \] Therefore, \[ W=\int P\,dV=0. \] Thus, \[ \boxed{W_2=0}. \]

Step 3: Write the final result. \[ \boxed{ W_1=PV, \qquad W_2=0 } \] Hence, \[ \boxed{\text{Answer = (D)}} \]
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