Prove that the “cycle” consisting of only two adiabatic steps (reversible expansion and then compression) will have no efficiency since no work can be produced. Will it violate the 2nd law of the thermodynamics? Clear explain your answer.

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Prove that the “cycle” consisting of only two adiabatic steps (reversible expansion and

then compression) will have no efficiency since no work can be produced. Will it violate

the 2nd law of the thermodynamics? Clear explain your answer.

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