Two samples $A$ and $B$ are initially kept in the same state. The sample $A$ is expanded through an

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Two samples $A$ and $B$ are initially kept in the same state. The sample $A$ is expanded through an adiabatic process and the sample $B$ through an isothermal process. The final volumes of the samples are the same. The final pressures in $A$ and $B$ are $p_A$ and $p_B$ respectively.

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