An Expansion Process on an Ideal Diatomic Gas Has a Linear

question 52

Multiple Choice

An expansion process on an ideal diatomic gas has a linear path between the initial and final states on a pV diagram. The initial pressure is 300 kPa, the initial volume is 0.060 m³, and the initial temperature is 390 K. The ideal gas constant is R = 8.314 J/mol ∙ K. The final pressure is 150 kPa and the final temperature is 260K. The work done by the gas is closest to

• A) 4500 J.
• B) 2300 J.
• C) 3400 J.
• D) 5600 J.
• E) 6800 J.

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