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Question

An ideal gas expands in volume from 1 × 10-3m3 to 1×10-2m3 at 300 K against a constant pressure at 1 × 105 Nm-2. The work done is

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Solution

W = -1x105 Nm-2[10-2-10-3]m3
    = -105 Nm-2 [ 9x10-3]m3
    = - 9x102Nm
    = -900 J

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