AP EAMCET202124 Aug 2021Morning ShiftPhysicsThermodynamicsActual
Work done by a gas in the process shown in the figure will be
Options
- Apositive
- Bnegative
- Czero
- Dcannot be determined
Correct answer
B. negative
Step-by-step solution
We know that, the work done in cyclic thermodynamic process is equal to the area under p-V curve. W₁= work done in expansion from C D A is positive and W₂= work done in compression from A B C is negative. It is clear from the figure, Net work done, W=W₁-W₂ < 0