In the cyclic process given in the $P-V$ diagram,the work done is

  • A
    $\pi\left(\frac{P_2-P_1}{2}\right)^2$
  • B
    $\pi\left(\frac{V_2-V_1}{2}\right)^2$
  • C
    $\pi\left(P_2 V_2-P_1 V_1\right)$
  • D
    $\frac{\pi}{4}\left(P_2-P_1\right)\left(V_2-V_1\right)$

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