Gas in a container is at a pressure of 4.20 atm and a volume of 8.00 m³.(a) What is the work done on the gas if it expands at constant pressure to twice its initial volume?-2026000XUse the expression relating the pressure and change in volume to the work done. J(b) What is the work done on the gas if it is compressed at constant pressure to one-quarter of its initial volume?1519500XUse the expression relating the pressure and change in volume to the work done. JNeed Help? Master It

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Gas in a container is at a pressure of 4.20 atm and a volume of 8.00 m³.
(a) What is the work done on the gas if it expands at constant pressure to twice its initial volume?
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Use the expression relating the pressure and change in volume to the work done. J
(b) What is the work done on the gas if it is compressed at constant pressure to one-quarter of its initial volume?
1519500
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Use the expression relating the pressure and change in volume to the work done. J
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