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Mechanical Properties of Fluids
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A gas absorbs Q1 heat while going from state A to B and releases Q2 heat while coming back to state A. How much work is done by gas in the process?

Answer

Heat absorbed = Q1 
Heat released = Q2 
Work done by gas in the process is given by,
                                 Q1– Q2.

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