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Application of the first law of thermodynamics in some thermodynamics processes

(isobaric, isothermal, isochoric)

1. PV diagram below shows the thermodynamic cycle experienced by a gas. The work done by a
gas on the process ABCD is …

Known :
Pressure 1 (P1) = 2 x 105 Pa
Pressure 2 (P2) = 4 x 105 Pa
Volume 1 (V1) = 1 m3
Volume 2 (V2) = 3 m3
Wanted : Work done by a gas on process ABCD (W).
Solution :
Work done by a gas is equal to the area of ABCD.
W = (P2 – P1)(V2 – V1)
W = (4 x 105 – 2 x 105)(3 – 1)
W = (2 x 105)(2)
W = 4 x 105 Joule

2. Work done by gas on process ABC is...

Known :
Pressure 1 (P1) = 3 x 105 Pa
Pressure 2 (P2) = 6 x 105 Pa
Volume 1 (V1) = 20 cm3 = 20 x 10-6 m3
Volume 2 (V2) = 60 cm3 = 60 x 10-6 m3
Wanted : Work done by gas on process ABC
Solution :

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