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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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Answer» 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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