Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 17 - Work, Heat, and the First Law of Thermodynamics - Conceptual Questions - Page 496: 7

Answer

There is negative work conducted on the total area of the gas. Therefore, WA would be greater than WB. Therefore, system A will do more more on the gas.

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There is negative work conducted on the total area of the gas. Therefore, WA would be greater than WB. Therefore, system A will do more more on the gas.
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