JEE Main201912 Jan 2019Morning ShiftPhysicsThermodynamicsActual
For the given cyclic process C A B as shown for a gas, the work done is:
Options
- A10   J
- B5   J
- C1   J
- D30   J
Correct answer
A. 10   J
Step-by-step solution
The work done in a cyclic process is equal to the area of closed P-V curve cycle. Work done, W = Area of ∆ C A B ⇒   W = 1 2 × A B × A C = 1 2 × ( 6 - 1 ) × ( 5 - 1 ) = 10   J In the given P-V graph, the process is clockwise. So, the work done will be positive which means that the system is doing the work.