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Question
A gas undergoes a cyclic process where 600 J of heat is absorbed. What is the net work done by the gas?
Explanation
**Isochoric work** zero because dV=0, so W=∫ P dV=0, internal energy change equals heat added, Q = n C_v ΔT, C_v molar specific heat at constant volume, for monatomic 3/2 R, for diatomic 5/2 R, temperature change directly from heat input. For a cyclic process, Δ U = 0 . Δ Q = Δ U + Δ W ⇒ 600 = 0 + Δ W . Δ W = 600 J . Using first law ΔU = Q - W, W = ∫ P dV, isobaric W = P ΔV, isothermal W = n R T ln(V₂/V₁), adiabatic P V^γ = const and η =
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