In the $P$-$V$ diagram shown in figure $ABC$ is a semicircle. The work done in the process $ABC$ is

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(b) $W_{AB}$ is negative (volume is decreasing) and
$W_{BC}$ is positive (volume is increasing) and
Since, $\left| W_{BC} ight| > |W_{AB}|$
$	herefore$ net work done is positive and area between semicircle which is equal to $\frac{\pi}{2}atm - lt$

Q. In the $P$-$V$ diagram shown in figure $ABC$ is a semicircle. The work done in the process $ABC$ is

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