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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Definitions:

Fixed Cost

Costs that remain unchanged regardless of the level of production or sales activity, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

Relevant Range

The span of activity or volume over which the assumptions about fixed and variable cost behaviors hold true for a specific business.

Fixed Cost

Costs that remain constant and do not vary with the level of business activity, including expenses like rent, salaries, and insurance.

Variable Cost

Expenses that change in proportion to the production output or sales of a company, such as raw materials and labor costs.