Thermodynamics for W
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Thermodynamics for W
I don't really understand when we should compute with the formula w=-nRTln(V2/V1). Is this for only isothermal expansions or are there other situations in which we can use the formula?
Re: Thermodynamics for W
Guillermo Vega 1H wrote:I don't really understand when we should compute with the formula w=-nRTln(V2/V1). Is this for only isothermal expansions or are there other situations in which we can use the formula?
Use this formula when pressure is not constant.
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Re: Thermodynamics for W
You use that equation when pressure is not constant. -PdeltaV is used when pressure is constant.
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Re: Thermodynamics for W
To add onto the previous post, I believe you utilize this equation only when you have an isothermal reversible expansion.
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