In a certain process a gas ends in its original thermodynamic state. Of the following, which is possible as the net result of the process?

A. It is adiabatic and the gas does 50 J of work
B. The gas does no work but absorbs 50 J of energy as heat
C. The gas does no work but loses 50 J of energy as heat
D. The gas loses 50 J of energy as heat and does 50 J of work
E. The gas absorbs 50 J of energy as heat and does 50 J of work


Answer: E. The gas absorbs 50 J of energy as heat and does 50 J of work

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