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In a Carnot's cycle, if $V_1$ and $V_2$ are respectively the initial and final volumes of the working substance during isothermal expansion process, $V_3$ and $V_4$ are respectively the initial and final volumes of the working substance during isothermal compression process, then the relation among $V_1, V_2, V_3$ and $V_4$ is
In a Carnot's cycle, if $V_1$ and $V_2$ are respectively the initial and final volumes of the working substance during isothermal expansion process, $V_3$ and $V_4$ are respectively the initial and final volumes of the working substance during isothermal compression process, then the relation among $V_1, V_2, V_3$ and $V_4$ is
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A standard Carnot cycle result is:
\[
\frac{V_2}{V_1}
=
\frac{V_3}{V_4}
\]
which directly gives
\[
V_1V_3=V_2V_4
\]
Updated On: Jun 17, 2026
- $V_1+V_3=V_2+V_4$
- $V_1V_2=V_3V_4$
- $V_1V_3=V_2V_4$
- $V_1+V_2=V_3+V_4$
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The Correct Option is C
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