The Figure Shows A $p V$ Diagram for an Ideal Gas That Is Carried Around a Gas

question 58

Multiple Choice

The figure shows a $p V$ diagram for an ideal gas that is carried around a cyclic process. How much work is done in one cycle if $p _ { 0 } = 4.00 \mathrm {~atm}$ and $\mathrm { V } _ { 0 } = 3.00 \mathrm {~L}$ ? $( 1.00 \mathrm {~atm} = 101 \mathrm { kPa } )$

• A) \(1210 \mathrm {~J}\)
• B) \(485 \mathrm {~J}\)
• C) \(2420 \mathrm {~J}\)
• D) \(2280 \mathrm {~J}\)
• E) \(4850 \mathrm {~J}\)

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