An ideal gas is taken through the cycle A→B→C→A, as shown in the figure. If the net heat supplied to the gas in the cycle is 5 J, the work done by the gas in the process C→A is
A
-5 J
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B
-10 J
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C
-15 J
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D
-20 J
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Solution
The correct option is A-5 J For a cyclic process. Total work done WAB+WBC+WCA ⇒12×1.0×10=10×(2−1)+0+WCA[WSC=0 since there is no change in volume along BC] ⇒5J=10J+WCA⇒WCA=−5J