The formula W = pDelta V is valid when:

  1. the gas is a liquid
  2. the temperature is zero
  3. the volume is constant
  4. the pressure is constant
Answer

D) the pressure is constant

Otherwise use the area under the p–V graph. SLO P-11-C-06 · Application

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