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An ideal gas is compressed at constant pressure to one-half its initial volume. If the pressure of the gas is 120 kPa, and 790 J of work is done on it, find the initial volume of the gas.

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QUESTION:

Problem 14P

An ideal gas is compressed at constant pressure to one-half its initial volume. If the pressure of the gas is 120 kPa, and 790 J of work is done on it, find the initial volume of the gas.

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To calculate the initial volume of a gas under compression.

The equation for work done under constant pressure is,

Where, - Change in volume

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