Physics · 2026
JEE Main · 28 January 2026, Shift 1 · Q34
In the following p-V diagram the equation of state along the curved path is given by (V-2)^2=4 a p where a is a constant. The total work done in the…
In the following $\displaystyle p-V$ diagram the equation of state along the curved path is given by $\displaystyle (V-2)^2=4 a p$ where $\displaystyle a$ is a constant. The total work done in the closed path is

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$\displaystyle -\frac{1}{3 a}$
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