Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 19 - The Kinetic Theory of Gases - Problems - Page 581: 63c

Answer

$W_{12}=0$

Work Step by Step

As the volume is constant from $1\rightarrow 2$, this means that $\Delta V=0$. Therefore; $W_{12}=P\Delta V=P(0)=0$
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