A thermodynamic system is taken from state A to B along ACB and is brought back to A along BDA as shown in the PV diagram. The net work done during the complete cycle is given by the area

Options

A. `P_1ACBP_2P_1`
B. ACBB'A'A
C. ACBDA
D. ADBB'A'A

Answer

C

Explanation

W = area under P-V curve = area (ACBDA).