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A piston has an external pressure of 12.0 atm. How much work has been done in joules if the cylinder goes from a volume of 0.120 liters to 0.570 liters?

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547.02 joules

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Here is what I solved before, please modify the figures as per your question. Please let me know if you have further questions. Ifthis helps then kindly rate 5-stars.

A piston has an external pressure of 12.0 \rm atm. How much work has been done if the cylinder goes from a volume of 0.120 liters to 0.500 liters.   

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work = p?V = 12 x 101325 x (.12-.5) x10^-3 = - 462.04 J

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W=P(V_1-V_2)=12(0.120-0.570)=-5.4 lt atm

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