A gas expands from an initial volume of $2 \mathrm{~m}^3$ to a final volume of $5 \mathrm{~m}^3$ at

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A gas expands from an initial volume of $2 \mathrm{~m}^3$ to a final volume of $5 \mathrm{~m}^3$ at a constant pressure of 100 Pa . Calculate the work done by the gas.

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Work done $W = P\Delta V = 100 	imes (5 - 2) = 300$ J.