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The figure above shows five different processes (labeled a-e) that each lead from an initial state (P = 3 atm., V = 1 m³) to a final state (P = 1 atm., V = 3 m³).

Please answer each of the following questions.

For which process is W the largest? The smallest?
For which process is Q the largest? The smallest?

Don't forget to explain your answer as clearly as possible.

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