Thermodynamics

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A thermodynamic system is taken from an original state to anintermediate state by the linear process shown in figure.
Its volume is then reduced to the original value from E to F by an isobaric process. Calculate the total work done by the gas from D to E to F.
Solution:  
Total work done by gas equals to area enclosed.
W = Area DEFD
=
1
2
×EF
×DF

=
1
2
×(52)
×(600300)

=450 J
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