Of the following which might NOT vanish over one cycle of a cyclic process?

A. the change in the internal energy of the substance
B. the change in pressure of the substance
C. the work done by the substance
D. the change in the volume of the substance
E. the change in the temperature of the substance


Answer: C. the work done by the substance

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b.
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c.
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d.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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