Which of the following p - V curve represents maximum work done?

Which of the following p-V curve represents maximum work done?
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  2.    

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Solution

The area under the P-V curve represents the work done. Work can be calculated by calculating area between P-V graph and volume axis. Among the given graphs, the area under the curve is maximum for graph A.

Option B represent isochoric process so, work done will be zero.

Option C and option D has less area under the curve.

Asked in: NEET 2022 (Phase 1)

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