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The work done by an ideal gas expanding at constant pressure is given by:

A w = -PΔV
B w = nRT
C w = ΔU
D w = qv

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

At constant pressure, work done by the gas on surroundings: w = −PΔV (negative sign by convention when gas expands, system does work).

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