The internal energy change when a system goes from state A to B is \(40\mathrm{kJ/mol}\). If the system goes from A to B by a reversible path and returns to state A by an irreversible path what would be the net change in internal energy?
Choose Your Option
A. \(>40\mathrm{kJ}\)
B. \(<40\mathrm{kJ}\)
C. Zero
D. \(40\mathrm{kJ}\)