## integral work equation

$w=-P\Delta V$
and
$w=-\int_{V_{1}}^{V_{2}}PdV=-nRTln\frac{V_{2}}{V_{1}}$

Alyssa Bryan 3F
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### integral work equation

Will we need to know how to use the work equation with the integral on a test or was Dr. Lavelle just explaining the background and giving more information for the other equations?

Jane Burgan 1C
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### Re: integral work equation

I don't know if there will be specific questions asking us to derive the work equation and explain it using the integral, but I think it's a good idea that you understand how it relates to the work equation because then you'll probably be more comfortable using the work equation to solve problems.

Alexa_Henrie_1I
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### Re: integral work equation

There are some problems in the text book where the integral equation is needed (for example problem 8.11 in the sixth edition) so I would know how to solve for those.