The equation of state for a certain gas under isothermal conditions is PV = 36 where the units are SI. The work done by this gas as its volume increases isothermally from 0.3 m³ to 0.6 m³ is approximately.

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27. The equation of state for a certain gas under isothermal conditions is
PV = 36 where the units are SI. The work done by this gas as its volume
increases isothermally from 0.3 m³ to 0.6 m³ is approximately.

a)2.49 J
b)33.1 J
c)24.9 J
d)41.3 J 

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