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Work done on an ideal gas in a cylinder when it is compressed by and external pressure in a single step is shown below :

Which of the following graphs will show the work done on the gas ?

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The correct Answer is:
A
The work done the gas can be calculated from P, V graph. Work done is equal to the area `ABV_(i)V_(f)`.
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