2. The working gas expands at a constant temperature to a larger volume. This decreases its pressure. The gas does work to move the piston up. (points 1 to 2 on the graph)

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2. The working gas expands at a constant temperature to a larger volume. This decreases its pressure. The gas does work to move the piston up. (points 1 to 2 on the graph)