For one complete cycle of a thermodynamic process on a gas as shown in the $P-V$ diagram,which of the following is true?

  • A
    $\Delta U = 0; Q < 0$
  • B
    $\Delta U > 0; Q < 0$
  • C
    $\Delta U = 0; Q > 0$
  • D
    $\Delta U < 0; Q > 0$

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