Helium ( R= 0.4698 BTU/lbm-˚R ) is
compressed isothermally from 14.7 psia and 68 ˚F. The compression ratio is 1:4.
Calculate the work done by the gas.
 A. –1454 BTU/lbm
 B. -364 BTU/lbm
 C.-187BTU/lbm
 D.46.7 BTU/lbm
Formula: W = RT ln (V2/V1)

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-364 BTU/lbm

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