reversible, isothermal expansion of a gas

[Simrina Desar Dis 1H]

Do we need to know how to do the problems (like in the green box on pg. 265 of the textbook) involving using the derivative to calculate the work of reversible, isothermal expansion of a gas?

[mayapartha_1D]

Hi Simrina!

I don't believe we need to know this! Dr. Lavelle didn't really go over using derivatives in lecture.

Hope this helped,
Maya

[Gevork 2E]

I think that the main idea behind that box in the book is for us to understand where work comes from. I do not see there being a specific question about it on a test. It also gives you a good idea about the relationship between pressure and volume and how work ties into that.

Hope this was helpful.