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Ch 19: Work, Heat, and the First Law of Thermodynamics
Knight Calc - Physics for Scientists and Engineers 5th Edition
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Capitolo 19, Problema 3

80 J of work are done on the gas in the process shown in FIGURE EX19.3. What is V1 in cm3?

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Step 1: Identify the relationship between work done on the gas and the pressure-volume graph. Work done on a gas is calculated using the formula \( W = - \int P \, dV \), where \( W \) is the work, \( P \) is the pressure, and \( dV \) is the change in volume.
Step 2: Analyze the graph provided in FIGURE EX19.3 to determine the pressure \( P \) and the volume change \( \Delta V \). The graph will provide the necessary data points for pressure and volume.
Step 3: Rearrange the formula to solve for \( V_1 \), the initial volume. If \( W \) is given as 80 J and \( P \) is constant, the formula simplifies to \( W = -P(V_2 - V_1) \). Rearrange to \( V_1 = V_2 - \frac{W}{P} \).
Step 4: Convert the final volume \( V_2 \) and pressure \( P \) into consistent units if necessary (e.g., converting \( V \) to \( \text{cm}^3 \) and \( P \) to appropriate units). Ensure all values are in SI units before performing calculations.
Step 5: Substitute the known values for \( W \), \( P \), and \( V_2 \) into the equation \( V_1 = V_2 - \frac{W}{P} \) to find \( V_1 \). Perform the calculation to determine the initial volume in \( \text{cm}^3 \).

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