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A gas is compressed from an initial volume of 10 L to 5 L. The pressure during the compression is constant at 2 atm. Calculate the work done on the gas.

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In thermodynamics, work done on a gas during a change in volume is negative for expansion and positive for compression. Be sure to check the sign convention.
Updated On: Nov 26, 2025
  • 20 L·atm 
     

  • 10 L·atm 
     

  • 5 L·atm
  • 15 L·atm