A gas expands from 2 L to 5 L at 1 atm (10^5 Pa). The work done ON the gas is:

  1. +300 J
  2. -300 J
  3. +700 J
  4. -500 J
Answer

B) -300 J

Work by gas = +300 J, so work on gas = -300 J. SLO P-11-C-07 · Understanding

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