The Work Done by a Gas When It Expands to 96

question 4

Multiple Choice

The work done by a gas when it expands to 96 L is 4,100 J. If the external pressure is 2.0 atm, determine the initial volume of the gas.

• A) 56 L
• B) 16 L
• C) 20 L
• D) 36 L
• E) 76 L

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