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One mole of an ideal gas undergoes a cyclic change ABCD. From the p-V diagram shown below, calculate the net work done in the process.1 atm = 106 dyne cm-2.

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The work done in cyclic process is numerically equal to the area of the cycle.

As the cycle ABCD is traced in clock- wise direction, the work done is positive.

W = + area ABCD

= DC x AD

Now, DC = 4 - 3 = 3 litres

= 3 x 103 cm3

( ∴1 lit = 103 cm3)

and AD = 5 - 2 = 3 atm

= 3 x 106 dyne cm-1

work done = 3 x 103 x 3 x 106

= 9 x 109 ergs.



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