5.2.1 - Work
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Define pressure-volume work within the context of thermodynamics.
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship involving pressure and volume changes.
What is the significance of the negative sign in the work formula?
💡 Hint: Consider the direction of energy transfer.
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What is the primary factor involved in calculating pressure-volume work?
💡 Hint: Refer back to the work formulas used.
True or false: No work is done during free expansion.
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of free expansion.
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A gas expands from a volume of 2L to 8L isothermally at 300K against a constant pressure of 1 atm. Calculate the work done.
💡 Hint: Use the formula for calculation and remember the unit conversions if necessary.
Analyze an irreversible process where a gas is allowed to expand in a vacuum. Discuss the energy implications according to the first law of thermodynamics.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationships between work done, heat transfer, and energy conservation.
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