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Homework Statement
A heat engine operates on the cycle shown below. How much work is done by the engine (J) per cycle, if Pmax = 0.03 atm?
http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af79/huybinhs/workprb.gif
Homework Equations
W = P * Delta V
The Attempt at a Solution
Delta V which is area on the graph is 8 - 2 = 6 * 2 = 12 m^2
W = 12 * 3039.75 N/m^2 = 36477 J = INCORRECT.
Any ideas? Thanks!