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
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Ahmad, J.; A.A. Ddamba, W. Work in Thermodyanamics. ajc 2010, 18, 1995-2001.
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