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An ideal gas contained in a piston-cylinder device undergoes an isothermal compression?True/False

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An isothermal compression is not possible as the temperature of the gas would increase during compression.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement is False. In an isothermal process, the temperature remains constant. So, for an isothermal compression, the temperature should stay constant. However, compression of a gas usually increases its temperature. Therefore, an isothermal compression is not possible.

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