$A$ sample of gas with $\gamma=1.5$ is taken through an adiabatic process in which the volume is compressed from $1200 \, cm^3$ to $300 \, cm^3$. If the initial pressure is $200 \, kPa$,find the absolute value of the work done by the gas in the process in Joules.

  • A
    $0.5$
  • B
    $240$
  • C
    $48$
  • D
    $480$

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