Problem 20.48 A chamber fitted with a piston can be controlled to keep the press

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Problem 20.48

A chamber fitted with a piston can be controlled to keep the pressure in the chamber constant as the piston moves up and down to increase or decrease the chamber volume. The chamber contains an ideal gas at 296 K and 1.00 atm.

Part A

What is the work done on the gas as the piston compresses it from 1.00 L to 0.633 L ?

Express your answer with the appropriate units.

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Problem 20.48

A chamber fitted with a piston can be controlled to keep the pressure in the chamber constant as the piston moves up and down to increase or decrease the chamber volume. The chamber contains an ideal gas at 296 K and 1.00 atm.

Part A

What is the work done on the gas as the piston compresses it from 1.00 L to 0.633 L ?

Express your answer with the appropriate units.

J

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Explanation / Answer

Work done on the gas is,

     W = P ( v2 - V1)

     W = ( 1*10^5 ) ( 1 - 0.633 L)

     W = ( 1*10^5 ) ( 1 - 0.633)*10^-3 m^3

     W = 36.7 Joules

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