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22. The First Law of Thermodynamics

22. The First Law of Thermodynamics / PV Diagrams & Work / Problem 12

A gas is compressed and the work done on the gas is -5000 J as illustrated in the diagram below. What is the pressure p_a of the gas?

A

1.2 × 10² kPa

B

1.7 × 10² kPa

C

2.5 × 10² kPa

D

3.3 × 10² kPa

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