Clausius inequality states:

A ∮ δQ/T > 0

B ∮ δQ/T ≤ 0 for any cycle

C ∮ δQ/T = 1

D ∮ δQ = 0

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

∮ δQ/T ≤ 0. Equality holds for reversible cycles. This is a mathematical statement of the second law.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Clausius inequality states:" is Option B: ∮ δQ/T ≤ 0 for any cycle.

The other options — A) ∮ δQ/T > 0, C) ∮ δQ/T = 1, D) ∮ δQ = 0 — are incorrect for this FE Exam Prep question. As explained above: ∮ δQ/T ≤ 0. Equality holds for reversible cycles. This is a mathematical statement of the second law.

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Clausius inequality states:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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