Question 963: Thermodynamics & KTG

Question

A gas is taken through the cycle
A $$ 	o $$ B $$ 	o $$ C $$ 	o $$ A,  as shown.  what is the net work done by the gas?

Accepted Answer

W
net
= Area of triangle ABC
$$ = {1 \over 2}AC 	imes BC$$
$$ = {1 \over 2} 	imes 5 	imes {10^{ - 3}} 	imes 4 	imes {10^5} = 1000\,J$$

Answer

Zero

Answer

$$-$$ 2000 J

Answer

2000 J

Answer

1000 J

Thermodynamics & KTG