A Gas Expands from a to B as Shown in the Graph

question 39

Multiple Choice

A gas expands from A to B as shown in the graph. Calculate the work (in joules) done by the gas. (1 atm= 1.01 × 10⁵ N/m².)

• A) 12
• B) 24
• C) 1.21 × 10⁶
• D) 2.42 × 10⁶
• E) 3.64 × 10⁶

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