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Published on: August 14, 2026
In the cyclic process shown in P-V diagram, the magnitude of the work done is:
A
B
C
(P 2 – P 1 ) (V 2 – V 1 )
D
(V 2 – V 1 ) 2
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Area of ellipse 
.
The diagram can be treated as ellipse.
Here 
∴ Area 
Magnitude of work done 
area covered in a cyclic process 
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