A piston has an external pressure of 6.00 atm. How much work has been done in joules if the cylinder goes from a volume of 0.120 liters to 0.620 liters? Express your answer with the appropriate units.

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A piston has an external pressure of 6.00 atm. How much work has been done in joules if the cylinder goes from a volume of 0.120 liters to 0.620 liters?

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