One mole of gas initially at a pressure of 2.00 atm and a volume of0.300 L has internal energy equal to 91.0 J. In its final state,the gas is at a pressure of 1.50 atm and a volume of 0.800 L, andits internal energy equals 180 J.
For the paths IAF, IBF, and IF inthe figure above, do the following.
(a) calculate the work done on the gas.
(b) Calculate the net energy transferred to the gas by heat inthe process.


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