The work done in isothermal compression compared to that in adiabatic compression will be (A) Less (B) More (C) Same (D) More or less depending upon the extent of work done

The work done in isothermal compression compared to that in adiabatic compression will be
(A) Less
(B) More
(C) Same
(D) More or less depending upon the extent of work done
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