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The pressure and volume of a gas are changed along the path ABCA. Using the data shown in the graph, determine the work done (including the algebraic sign) in each segment of the path B to C.

A

`-1.5 xx 10^3 J`

B

`+1.5 xx 10^3 J`

C

`-2.1 xx 10^3 J`

D

`+2.1 xx 10^3 J`

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