In the following \( p\! -\! V \) diagram the equation of state along the curved path is given by \( (V - 2)^{2} = 4 a p \) where \( a \) is a constant. The total work done in the closed path is:
\( \dfrac{1}{2a} \)
\( -\dfrac{1}{3a} \)
\( +\dfrac{1}{3a} \)
\( -\dfrac{1}{a} \)