Work in Thermodyanamics
Corresponding Author(s) : Jamil Ahmad
ahmadj@mopipi.ub.bw
Asian Journal of Chemistry,
Vol. 18 No. 3 (2006): Vol 18 Issue 3
Abstract
The expression for mechanical work obtained in the expansion of a gas commonly used in physical chemistry textbooks is critically examined. The mathematical form of the first law of thermodynamics is arrived at by a procedure that is consistent with the common definition of mechanical work. The treatment is extended to explain the concept of reversible and irreversible work.
Keywords
Thermodynamics
Work
Heat
Ahmad, J., & A.A. Ddamba, W. (2010). Work in Thermodyanamics. Asian Journal of Chemistry, 18(3), 1995–2001. Retrieved from https://asianpubs.org/index.php/ajchem/article/view/20936
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