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The work done by an ideal gas expanding at constant pressure is given by:

A) w = -PΔV
B) w = nRT
C) w = ΔU
D) w = qv

Explanation

At constant pressure, work done by the gas on surroundings: w = −PΔV (negative sign by convention when gas expands, system does work).

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