The First Law of Thermodynamics
 

The First Law of Thermodynamics problem 27


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




    State what is meant by each of the following symbols.


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


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


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


  • An amount of of an ideal gas is held in an insulated cylinder fitted with a piston, as shown in the figure below.




    Atmospheric pressure is . The volume of the gas is suddenly increased from to . For the expansion of the gas,


    • calculate the work done by the gas and hence show that the internal energy changes by ,


    • determine the temperature change of the gas and state whether the change is an increase or a decrease.


 

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