A sample of gas undergoes two consecutive isobaric expansions: • Step 1: 1.0 L → 2.0…

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A sample of gas undergoes two consecutive isobaric expansions: • Step 1: 1.0 L → 2.0 L at 1.20 atm • Step 2: 2.0 L → 3.5 L at 0.60 atm Determine the total work done on the gas (in joules) for the entire process. (Use 1 atm = 1.013 × 10⁵ Pa.)

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