A gas expands from point A to B. The expansion consists of two stages. Stage 1)...

A gas expands from point A to B. The expansion consists of two stages.

Stage 1) The gas expands at constant pressure from 15 to 39 litres.

Stage 2) The gas expands from 31 litres to 82 litres with a pressure drop according to the equation; P = 100 - 0.8 V kPa

Calculate the work done on the gas.

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