A Gas Expands from an Initial Volume of 0

question 30

Multiple Choice

A gas expands from an initial volume of 0.015 m³ to a final volume of 0.075 m³, while its pressure increases linearly with the volume (so that the process follows a straight-line path in a p-V diagram) from 80 kPa to 275 kPa. How much work is done by the system?

• A)-10.6 kJ
• B)-5.6 kJ
• C)5.6 kJ
• D)10.6 kJ

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