The volume of an ideal gas changes from 0.3 to 0.52 m³ although its pressure remains constant at 58,000 Pa.What work is done on the system by its environment?

Name: The volume of an ideal gas changes from 0.3 to 0.52 m 3 although its pressure remains constant at 58,000 Pa.What work is done on the system by its environment? A) -12,760 J B) 12,760 J C) -17,400 J D) 17,400 J E) -30,160 J
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The work done on the system by its environment is negative because the gas expands. Work done (W) is calculated as W = PΔV = 58,000 Pa * (0.52 m³ - 0.3 m³) = -12,760 J.

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