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Published on: September 12, 2026
In the following 
diagram the equation of state along the curved path is given by 
where 
is a constant. The total work done in the closed path is
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
From the equation of state 
, we get 
.
At 
and at 
.
The curved path 
follows the given equation, while 
is a straight line at constant pressure.
Work along the curved path:
.
Work along 
at constant pressure:
.
Total work: 
.
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