A Quantity of Gas with an Initial Volume of 5

question 36

Multiple Choice

A quantity of gas with an initial volume of 5 cubic feet and a pressure of 1700 pounds per square foot expands to a volume of 9 cubic feet. Find the work done by the gas for the given volume and pressure. Round your answer to two decimal places. Assume the temperature of the gas in this process remain constant.

• A) 2,997.71 ft-lb
• B) 7,494.28 ft-lb
• C) 8,993.14 ft-lb
• D) 4,996.19 ft-lb
• E) 3,996.95 ft-lb

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