Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 19 - The Kinetic Theory of Gases - Questions - Page 577: 4a

Answer

The work done by the gas is zero. We consider this diagram. The volume of the gas remains at $V_{\large i}$.

Work Step by Step

Let $P$ be the pressure. Work done is the integral of $P$ with respect to volume $V$ on a specified path.
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