A System Contracts from an Initial Volume of 15

question 15

Multiple Choice

A system contracts from an initial volume of 15.0 L to a final volume of 10.0 L under a constant external pressure of 0.800 atm. The value of w, in J, is:

• A) -4.0 J
• B) 4.0 J
• C) -405 J
• D) 405 J
• E) 4.05 *10³ J

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