For a given process at constant pressure,w is positive.This means that the process involves ________.
A)work being done by the system on the surroundings
B)work being done by the surroundings on the system
C)no work being done
D)an equal amount of work done on the system and by the system
E)work being done against a vacuum

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A positive value for work (w) in a process at constant pressure means that work is being done by the system on the surroundings. This corresponds to the expansion of the system against an external pressure or the performance of some other form of mechanical work.

For a Given Process at Constant Pressure,w Is Positive