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A-LevelPhysicsThermodynamics9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2018 · Q161 Mark

A cylinder contains a fixed mass of gas. The gas, at a constant pressure of 1.3 × 10⁵ Pa, expands from a volume of 900 cm³ to a volume of 1100 cm³. What is the work done by the gas during this expansion?

A26 J

B130 J

C2600 J

D13000 J

✓ Correct answer

A: 26 J

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Topic: Thermodynamics, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2018 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 16.

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