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A gas expands isothermally and reversibl...

A gas expands isothermally and reversibly. The work done by the gas is

A

Zero

B

Maximum

C

Minimum

D

Cannot be determined

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Reversible work is done in differentials when the system and surroundings are always in equilibrium. The work done in such process is maximum.
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