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Work Done Through Multiple Processes
22. The First Law of Thermodynamics / Work Done Through Multiple Processes / Problem 3

An ideal gas is treated through a two-step process. During the first step, the gas has a fixed volume of 0.500 m3 as its pressure is increased from 1.00 × 105 Pa to 4.25 × 105 Pa. In the second step, the volume is reduced to 0.325 m3 at a constant pressure of 4.25 × 105 Pa. Sketch the entire process on a PV diagram.

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