Question

An ideal monoatomic gas is taken around the cycle $ABCDA$ as shown in the $PV$ diagram. The work done during the cycle is given by

• A. $\frac{1}{2}PV$
• B. $PV$
• C. $2PV$
• D. $4PV$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $PV$

Work done $=$ area enclosed by the $PV$ curve $=$ area of rectangle $=P\times V=PV$