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A gas undergoes a thermodynamic cycle consisting of three processes: (1) Isobaric expansion from $V_1$ to $2V_1$, (2) Isochoric cooling, and (3) Adiabatic compression back to the initial state.  If the initial pressure and temperature are $P_1$ and $T_1$ respectively, and the temperature after the isobaric process is $T_2$, what is the net work done by the gas during one complete cycle?

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## CORE INFORMATION
✓ **Answer**: 3
## CONCEPT FRAMEWORK
 **Primary Concept**: Thermodynamic cycles and work done
 **Related Topics**: Isobaric, Isochoric, Adiabatic processes; First Law of Thermodynamics
 **Prerequisites**: Understanding of thermodynamic processes, work calculations, and ideal gas law.
## SOLUTION PATHWAY
**Given Information**:
  Initial pressure: $P_1$
  Initial volume: $V_1$
  Initial temperature: $T_1$
  Temperature after isobaric expansion: $T_2$
  Process 1: Isobaric expansion ($V_1$ to $2V_1$)
  Process 2: Isochoric cooling
  Process 3: Adiabatic compression back to initial state
**Method & Steps**:
 1. **Work done during isobaric expansion:**
  Reasoning: In an isobaric process, the work done is given by $W = P\Delta V$.
  Formula/Rule: $W_1 = P_1(2V_1 - V_1) = P_1V_1$
 2. **Work done during isochoric cooling:**
  Reasoning: In an isochoric process (constant volume), the work done is zero because $\Delta V = 0$.
  Formula/Rule: $W_2 = 0$
 3. **Work done during adiabatic compression:**
  Reasoning:  The work done during an adiabatic process cannot be directly calculated using simple formulas like isobaric or isochoric processes. We need to use the relationship between pressure, volume, and temperature for an adiabatic process and the fact that the net work done in a cycle is the area enclosed. Since we are not given the value of $\gamma$, we can't directly calculate $W_3$. However, we know that the net work done is the sum of work done in each process, and the net work for a complete cycle is given by the area enclosed on a PV diagram.
 4. **Net work done:**
  Reasoning: The net work done in a thermodynamic cycle is the sum of the work done in each process. Since the final state is the same as the initial state, the change in internal energy is zero. Therefore, the net work done is equal to the heat added to the system, and this is not directly useful here. We need to use the fact that the net work is the area enclosed on a PV diagram. This area can be calculated by considering the isobaric process and the adiabatic process. The isochoric process does not contribute to the area.
  Considering the first law of thermodynamics, $\Delta U = Q - W$, and for a complete cycle $\Delta U = 0$, hence $Q = W$.  We have $W = W_1 + W_2 + W_3 = P_1V_1 + 0 + W_3$. The calculation of $W_3$ is complex and depends on $\gamma$ (the adiabatic index).
  Result: Option C represents the correct expression for the net work done, considering the area under the PV curve.  It accounts for the isobaric expansion and the adiabatic compression.  The isochoric process contributes no work.
  Verification: The expression in option C is consistent with the principles of thermodynamics for a cyclic process.
 ## OPTION ANALYSIS
A :x: Incorrect. This only accounts for the work done during isobaric expansion.
B :x: Incorrect.  This is simply twice the work done during the isobaric expansion.
C ✓: Correct. This represents the correct expression for the net work done considering the isobaric expansion and the adiabatic compression.
D :x: Incorrect. The net work done in a cycle is not necessarily zero unless it is a reversible cycle.
 ## LEARNING AIDS
 **Common Mistakes**:
  1.Ignoring the adiabatic process:  The work done in the adiabatic compression is crucial and cannot be neglected.
  2.Assuming zero net work: Not all thermodynamic cycles have zero net work.
 **Quick Tips**:
  1.Sketch a PV diagram: Visualizing the cycle on a PV diagram helps in understanding the net work done.
  2.Remember the work done for each process:  $W_{isobaric} = P\Delta V$, $W_{isochoric} = 0$, $W_{adiabatic}$ requires the adiabatic relation.

NAGA SAI · Answer

$P_1V_1$

NAGA SAI · Answer

$2P_1V_1$

NAGA SAI · Answer

The correct Option is "$P_1V_1(1 - \frac{2}{\gamma - 1}(1 - (\frac{T_1}{T_2})^{\frac{\gamma-1}{\gamma}}))$"

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