The First Law of Thermodynamics
 

The First Law of Thermodynamics problem 31


A fixed mass of an ideal gas has a volume and a pressure . The gas undergoes a cycle of changes, X to Y to Z to X, as shown in the figure below.




  • The first law of thermodynamics for a system may be represented by the equation




    State, with reference to the system, what is meant by:


    : ...........................................


    : .....................................................


    : ......................................................


  • Explain how the first law of thermodynamics applies to the change Z to X.


 

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