Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

Published by Wiley
ISBN 10: 1-11823-072-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-11823-072-5

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

Answer

Work done is zero. This is the diagram. The gas moves down along the vertical line.

Work Step by Step

Here the volume of the gas remains constant at $V'$ and the pressure changes. Work is given by the integral of the pressure $P$ with respect to the volume $V$.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.