Hint: Use the first law of thermodynamics.
According to the question, the slope of the curve = f(V) where V is volume.
The slope of p=f(V) curve at
Step 1: Find the slope of the adiabatic curve.
The slope of adiabatic at
Step 2: Find the heat absorbed in the process.
Now heat absorbed in the process p = f(V),
Now from Eq. (i),
[from Eq. (ii)]
[p =f(V)]
Step 3: Find the condition when the heat is absorbed.
Heat is absorbed where > 0 when the gas expands.
Hence, or