22. The First Law of Thermodynamics
PV Diagrams & Work
1PRACTICE PROBLEM
An ideal gas follows the process shown in the PV diagram below. The gas absorbs 960 J of heat to triple its pressure during the process. What is the relationship of internal energy at point X to internal energy at point Y. Explain your reasoning.
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An ideal gas follows the process shown in the PV diagram below. The gas absorbs 960 J of heat to triple its pressure during the process. What is the relationship of internal energy at point X to internal energy at point Y. Explain your reasoning.