MY NOTES The volume and pressure of a gas are 6.00 m3 and 2.1 atm respectively. (a) If this gas expands to twice its initial volume while the pressure is constant, determine the work done on the gas. (b) On the other hand, if this gas is compressed to two-thirds its initial volume while the pressure is constant, determine the work done on the gas.

MY NOTES The volume and pressure of a gas are 6.00 m3 and 2.1 atm respectively. (a) If this gas expands to twice its initial volume while the pressure is constant, determine the work done on the gas. (b) On the other hand, if this gas is compressed to two-thirds its initial volume while the pressure is constant, determine the work done on the gas.

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Chapter17: Energy In Thermal Processes: The First Law Of Thermodynamics

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