The Volume of an Ideal Gas Changes from 0

question 36

Multiple Choice

The volume of an ideal gas changes from 0.3 to 0.52 m³ although its pressure remains constant at 58,000 Pa.What work is done on the system by its environment?
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• A) -12,760 J
• B) 12,760 J
• C) -17,400 J
• D) 17,400 J
• E) ​-30,160 J

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