Practice mode Thermodynamics

How much work is done by a gas during a process in which its volume remains constant?

Correct answer B. Zero

Explanation

Work done by a gas is W = PΔV. In an isochoric process ΔV = 0, so no work is done, however much the pressure or temperature changes.

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