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A gas is compressed at a constant pressure of 2.6 atm from 7.5 litre to 5 litre. The work done on the gas is: O a. -750 J O b. -650 J O C.-550 J O d. -97.5 J

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Chapter20: The First Law Of Thermodynamics

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Problem 20.12OQ: If a gas is compressed isothermally, which of the following statements is true? (a) Energy is...

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A gas is compressed at a constant pressure of 2.6
atm from 7.5 litre to 5 litre. The work done on the
gas is:
O a. -750 J
O b. -650 J
O c. -550 J
O d. -97.5 J

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