An ideal gas is taken via path 
as shown in figure. The net workdone in the whole cycle is
A
B
zero
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
The work done in a 
diagram is the area enclosed.
The work done 
.
If the direction of change is clockwise it is positive. Since here it is anticlockwise, work done is negative.
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