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The relation between the slope of isothemal curve and slope of adiabatic curve

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Slope of isothermal curve = slope of adiabatic curve

B

Slope of isothermal curve = `gamma` x slope of adiabatic curve

C

Slope of adiabatic curve = `gamma` x slope of isothermal curve

D

Slope of adiabatic curve = `1/2` x slope of isothermal curve

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