Neet Solved Paper 2013 Question 16

Question: A gas is taken through the cycle $ A\to B\to C\to A, $ as shown. What is the net work done by the gas?

Options:

A) 2000 J

B) 1000 J

C) Zero

D) -2000 J

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Net work done = Area enclosed in pV curve.

i.e., $ \Delta ABC $ $ =\frac{1}{2}\times 5\times {10^{-3}}\times 4\times 10^{5}J $ $ =10^{3}J $ $ =1000,J $