An Ideal Gas Undergoes the Process A→b→c→a Shown in the PV

question 158

Multiple Choice

An ideal gas undergoes the process a→b→c→a shown in the pV diagram. In this figure, P_a = P_c = 3.60 × 10⁵ Pa, V_b = V_c = 68.00 L, V_a = 35 L, and P_b = 5.60 × 10⁵ Pa. How much work is done by the system in this process?

• A) 2300 J
• B) 3300 J
• C) 2800 J
• D) 3800 J
• E) 3000 J

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