Gas in a Container Expands at a Constant Pressure of 3

question 58

Multiple Choice

Gas in a container expands at a constant pressure of 3 atm. Find the work done (in J) by the gas if the initial volume is 5 liters and the final volume is 10 liters.

• A) 0
• B) 150
• C) 15
• D) 1 500
• E) 1.5

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