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Q. A gas is taken through the cycle $A \rightarrow B \rightarrow C \rightarrow A$, as shown. What is the net work done by the gas?Physics Question Image

Thermodynamics

Solution:

Net work done by the gas $=$ Area enclosed in $P - V$ curve, i.e., area of $\Delta ABC$
$=\frac{1}{2} \times 4 \times 10^{-3} \times 2 \times 10^{5}$
$=4 \times 10^{2}=400 J$