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COMEDK · Physics · 13. Thermodynamics

A gas is taken through the cycle \(A \rightarrow B \rightarrow C \rightarrow A\), as shown in figure. What is the net work done by the gas?

  1. A Zero
  2. B 2000 J
  3. C \(-2000\) J
  4. D 800 J
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(D) 800 J

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Net work done = area enclosed in P-V diagram. Cycle \(A \to B \to C \to A\) is clockwise \(\to\) work done is positive. The enclosed area is a right-angled triangle. Base \(= V_C - V_A = (7 - 3) \times 10^{-3} = 4 \times 10^{-3}\) m\(^3\) Height…