An ideal gas is taken through a quasi-static process described by $P = \alpha\, V^2$, with  $\alpha = 5\,atm/m^6$. The gas is expanded to twice its original volume of $1\,m^3$. How much work is done by the expanding gas in this process
  • A$10.8\,J$
  • B$1.18\,M\,J$
  • C$5\,J$
  • D$4.3\,M\,J$
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