A Gas Expands from an Initial Volume of 0

question 78

Multiple Choice

A gas expands from an initial volume of 0.040 m³ and an initial pressure of 210 kPa to a final volume of 0.065 m³ while its temperature is kept constant. How much work is done by the system?

• A) 3.7 kJ
• B) 4.1 kJ
• C) 5.3 kJ
• D) 5.6 kJ
• E) 7.9 kJ

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