Arrange the following isothermal processes in order of the magnitude of the work (p - V) involved between states 1 and 2.

A. Expansion in single stage $$w_A$$
B. Expansion in multi stages $$w_B$$
C. Compression in single stage $$w_C$$
D. Compression in multi stages $$w_D$$

Choose the correct option.

A

$$|w_B| > |w_A| > |w_C| > |w_D|$$

B

$$|w_C| > |w_D| > |w_A| > |w_B|$$

C

$$|w_C| > |w_D| > |w_B| > |w_A|$$

D

$$|w_B| > |w_A| > |w_D| > |w_C|$$