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Can two isothermal curves intersect each other?

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To determine whether two isothermal curves can intersect each other, we need to analyze the properties of isothermal processes in the context of the ideal gas law. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Isothermal Curves**: - An isothermal curve represents a process that occurs at a constant temperature. In a Pressure-Volume (PV) diagram, these curves are hyperbolic in shape. 2. **Equation of State**: ...
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