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

question 62

Multiple Choice

An ideal gas undergoes the process a→b→c→a shown in the pV diagram.The thermal energy transferred to the gas through heating gas in process a→b is 546 J,while in process $b \rightarrow c$ the gas loses 62.0 J of thermal energy through heating.In process a→b there is - $310 \mathrm {~J}$ of work performed on the gas,while in process c→a 223 J of work is done on the gas.How much heat is gained by the gas in process c→a?

• A)-397 J
• B)-62 J
• C)223 J
• D)18 J
• E)-236 J

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