(a) Explanation The formula to calculate the work done is, W = P ( V 2 − V 1 ) Here, P is the pressure of the gas. V 2 is the final volume of the gas. V 1 is the initial volume of the gas (b) To determine Whether the work done by the system during the process B → C is positive, negative or zero. (c) To determine Whether the work done by the system during the process C → A is positive, negative or zero.

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Whether the work done by the system during the process A→B is positive, negative or zero.

(b)

To determine

Whether the work done by the system during the process B→C is positive, negative or zero.

(c)

To determine

Whether the work done by the system during the process C→A is positive, negative or zero.

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Whether the work done by the system during the process A→B is positive, negative or zero.

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