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. The pressure and volume of a gas are changed along a path ABCA in the figure. The vertical divisions on the graph represent 2.50 × 105 Pa, and the horizontal divisions represent 4.50 × 10-3 m³. Determine the work done (including the algebraic sign) during the entire cycle.
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The work done from A to B = 0
The work done from B to C is equal to the area under BC curve and volume axis so:
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The work done from C to A is equal to the area under CA curve and volume axis so:
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Total =