## Sum Equation in Lecture

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

Andrew F 2L
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### Sum Equation in Lecture

I had written down the equation from lecture which showed how to calculate the sum of an infinite number of steps by using an integral with an external pressure, but in the end Dr. Lavelle reached the equation w= -P*Delta V, so is the integral something we will be using or was it more to derive the equation in the end? Thank you!

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### Re: Sum Equation in Lecture

I think it was more to derive the equation at the end. However, I think he said that we may use the integral for reversible reactions and the derivation of it for irreversible reaction

Connor Chappell 2B
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### Re: Sum Equation in Lecture

I feel that he used the integral as a conceptual device to be able to reveal the idea he was trying to portray with the sum of infinitesimal changes in volume. Under constant pressure, P can be pulled out of the integral as a constant, and the change in V will be left as the product of the integral of dv. Thus we get w=-p(delta v)

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