JAMB Physics 2013 Question 18

Question 18

Gas Laws

A gas at a pressure of 105Nm−2 expands from 0.6m3 to 1.2m3 at constant temperature, the work done is

  1. A.7.0 × 106J.
  2. B.6.0 × 106J.
  3. C.6.0 × 105J.
  4. D.6.0 × 104J.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (6.0 × 104J.)

Explanation

Taking the pressure as constant, work done = pΔV = 105 × (1.2 − 0.6) = 6.0 × 104 J.