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The correct statement related to a thermodynamic work W is :

a
it is defined as ∫PdV
b
W is positive if the system expands
c
W is negative if the system contracts
d
All the above

detailed solution

Correct option is D

Area of PV diagram is work done i.e., ∫PdVdv is positive for expansion dv is negative for compression.

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