On a PV Diagram Where Pressure Is in Atmospheres and V

question 77

Multiple Choice

On a PV diagram where pressure is in atmospheres and V is in liters the area is measured in liter-atmospheres. What is the number of Joules in 1.00 liter-atmosphere?

• A) 101.3
• B) 83.1
• C) 65.2
• D) 22.4
• E) 15.7

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Actin Myofilament

A protein filament that, along with myosin, plays a role in muscle contraction and cell movement.