Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Energy conservation

Energy conservation — practice question

A gas inside a cylinder receives thermal energy $q$. As it expands at constant pressure $p$, the gas performs useful work as its volume changes from $V_0$ to $V_F$, as illustrated. Which expression gives the efficiency of this change?

  • A$\frac{pV_0}{q}$
  • B$\frac{V_F}{V_0 q}$
  • C$\frac{p(V_F - V_0)}{q}$
  • D$\frac{(V_F - V_0)}{V_0 q}$

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