For the two PV diagrams below, find the net work done on the gas during the process indicated by the path. (Enter your answers in J.)?

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For the two PV diagrams below, find the net work done on the gas during the process indicated by the path. (Enter your answers in J.)

Andrew Smith · Accepted Answer

Work done = pressure * volume change.
During the expansion of the gas it does (3*2 + 6*2)*10^5 = 18 * 10^5 J
During compression then (9.2+3*2)*10 ^ 5 = 24*10^5 J is done on it.
So during the entire cycle a NET 6 * 10 ^ 5 J is done on the gas.

For the two PV diagrams below, find the net work done on the gas during the process indicated by the path. (Enter your answers in J.)?

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