The Volume of an Ideal Gas Changes from 0

question 56

Multiple Choice

The volume of an ideal gas changes from 0.40 to 0.51 m³ although its pressure remains constant at 52 000 Pa.What work is done on the system by its environment?

• A)5.7E+3 J
• B)-5.7E+3 J
• C)-2.1E+4 J
• D)2.1E+4 J
• E)-2.7E+4 J

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