Cyclic Process

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Cyclic Process

A process in which the system returns to its initial state.

### Condition

$$\Delta U=0$$

### Heat and Work Relation

$$Q=W$$

### Graph Relation

$$W=Area\ enclosed\ by\ P-V\ curve$$

### Usage

- Used in heat engines and thermodynamic cycles.

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