finding work with minimal information

[Jennifer Fimbres]

When only given internal energy and energy absorbed by external forces, how is work supposed to be calculated, is there another formula besides w=p change of v?

[Deep Mehta]

You take energy absorbed and in that case q would negative because the system is doing work (energy lost). You use the delta U = q + w equation. And given delta U and q, you would find work

[Lucas Vu 2G]

Using the equation = q + w, you can solve for w as the and the q are given to you as internal energy and energy absorbed by the surroundings.

[505998141]

If you're dealing with a system where pressure-volume work is not the primary factor (for example, chemical reactions, phase changes), or if information about pressure and volume changes is not provided, then the formula W=q−ΔU can be used.

[Isaac 14B]

We can use the formula delta U = q + w and isolate for w (work) when given the change in internal energy energy absorbed by the experimental surroundings.