AP Physics 2
9.4 The First Law of Thermodynamics
9.2 The Ideal Gas Law

- Process \(A \rightarrow B\) is an isobaric expansion at a constant pressure of \(4.0 \times 10^5 \text{ Pa}\) from an initial volume \(V_A = 2.0 \times 10^{-3} \text{ m}^3\) to a final volume \(V_B = 5.0 \times 10^{-3} \text{ m}^3\).
- Process \(B \rightarrow C\) is an adiabatic expansion during which the gas performs \(900 \text{ J}\) of work on its surroundings.
- Process \(C \rightarrow A\) is an isothermal compression back to state \(A\), during which \(1000 \text{ J}\) of thermal energy is transferred out of the gas.
What is the net heat added to the gas during process \(A \rightarrow B\)?
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