What Physical Quantity Is Represented by the Area Under a Curve

question 74

Multiple Choice

What physical quantity is represented by the area under a curve on a PV diagram where pressure is in Pa and V is in m³?

• A) Area in meters²
• B) Work in Joules
• C) Heat in Watts
• D) Heat in Joules
• E) Work in Calories

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