A system contracts from an initial volume of 15.0 L to a final volume of 10.0 L under a constant external pressure of 0.800 atm. The value of w, in J, is:

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Work done by the system is given by W = -P(V2 - V1), where P is the external pressure, V1 is the initial volume, and V2 is the final volume. Substituting the given values, we get W = -0.800 atm * (10.0 L - 15.0 L) = 405 J.

A System Contracts from an Initial Volume of 15