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An ideal gas is taken through the cycle A → B → C → A, as shown in the figure. If the net heat supplied to the gas in the cycle is 5 J, the work done by the gas in the process C → A is (a) -5 J (b) -10 J (c) -15 J (d) -20 J

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Correct Answer is: (a) -5 J 

From the first law of thermodynamics, Q = ΔU + W. For a cyclic process, ΔU = 0. Also, ϕ = 5 J

W = WAB + WBC + WCA.

WAB = pΔV = (10 N m-2) |(1 m3) = 10 J and WBC = 0.

∴ 5 J = 10 J + WCA 

or WCA + -5 J .



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