PV Diagrams & Work
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PV Diagrams & Work
3 problems
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.
2PRACTICE PROBLEM
You are provided with the following PV diagram. The pressure is absolute pressure. The temperature at Y is 5 times the temperature at X. When moving from Y to X, does the gas gain or lose heat? Give a reason for your choice.
