Work and Internal Energy
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Emma Randolph 1J
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Work and Internal Energy
Why is it that when a gas is at constant volume, the work is equal to zero and the internal energy is equal to the amount of heat supplied?
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Katelyn Pham 4E
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Re: Work and Internal Energy
Since work=w=-PΔV, when V is constant, there is no change in V or ΔV=0 and w=-P(0)=0. So ΔU=q.
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