A Gas Expands at Constant Temperature from an Initial Volume

question 57

Multiple Choice

A gas expands at constant temperature from an initial volume of 0.040 m³ and an initial pressure of 210 kPa until its pressure drops to 135 kPa. How much work is done by the system?

• A) 3.0 kJ
• B) 3.7 kJ
• C) 4.1 kJ
• D) 5.6 kJ
• E) 7.9 kJ

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