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314 J/mol·K 300 K) ≈ 100,000 / 2494.2 ≈ 40.07 mol Calculate W: W = n R (T₂ - T₁) / (γ - 1) W = 40.07 mol 8.314 J/mol·K (475.2 - 300) K = 40.07 8.314 175.2 ≈ 40.07 1455.4 ≈ 58,340 J Answer: The work done on the air during compression is approximately 58.3 kJ. Example Problem