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The work done in taking an ideal gas through one cycle of operation as shown in the indicator diagram below


PhysicsThermodynamicsCOMEDKCOMEDK 2012
Options:
  • A $10^{-5} \mathrm{~J}$
  • B $10^{-3} \mathrm{~J}$
  • C $10^{-2} \mathrm{~J}$
  • D $10 \mathrm{~J}$
Solution:
1605 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: $10 \mathrm{~J}$
As work done in a cycle is equal to the area enclosed by the cycle.
$\therefore \quad$ Work done, $W=\Delta p \times \Delta V$
$$
=(4-2) \times(6-1)=10 \mathrm{~J}
$$

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