A Gas Follows The $p V$ Trajectory Shown in Figure 16 $p V$

question 23

Multiple Choice

A gas follows the $p V$ trajectory shown in Figure 16.2. How much work is done per cycle by the gas if The gas in a heat engine follows the cycle shown in the $p V$ diagram. How much work does this engine do each cycle if $p _ { 0 } = 5.4$ atm?

• A) \(1100 \mathrm {~J}\)
• B) \(870 \mathrm {~J}\)
• C) \(440 \mathrm {~J}\)
• D) \(220 \mathrm {~J}\)