Pressure, Volume, and Temperature at a Point in a Thermodynamic Cycle

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The discussion focuses on analyzing the relationships between pressure, volume, and temperature in a thermodynamic cycle. Key observations include an increase in pressure and temperature with a decrease in volume from points 1 to 2, a decrease in pressure with constant volume and a drop in temperature from points 4 to 1, and a decrease in pressure with an increase in volume and a drop in temperature from points 3 to 4. Participants emphasize the importance of accurately reproducing the problem statement in text format rather than relying on images, to facilitate better assistance.

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Homework Statement


Question: https://imgur.com/a/8rUw1 Graph: https://imgur.com/a/Z1oBO

Homework Equations


Answer for Q1 (Just the formula) : https://imgur.com/a/uesqN

The Attempt at a Solution


I have realized that from 1-2, there is an increase in pressure, decrease in volume and increase in temperature I have realized that from 4-1, there is an decrease in pressure, constant volume and decrease in temperature I have realized that from 3-4, there is an decrease in pressure, increase in volume and decrease in temperature I am not sure where to go from here and what values to substitue in
 
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