Thermodynamics calculating Pressure temp and Volume?

In summary, pressure, temperature, and volume are related in thermodynamics through the ideal gas law, which states that PV = nRT. Pressure can be calculated using the ideal gas law or the formula P = F/A. Temperature is directly proportional to the average kinetic energy of particles. Volume can be calculated using the ideal gas law or the formula V = lwh. Thermodynamics is important in science and engineering as it helps us understand energy behavior and is used in various fields to design and improve systems and technologies.
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Homework Statement



Can someone explain how I would calculate T2 and P2 knowing that 1440kJ/kg of heat was added, Specific Heat Capacity is 0.72KJ/KgK and gamma = [itex]\mu1.4[/itex] and mass = 0.00058kg?

V1 = 0.000005m^3 V2 = V1
T1 = 753K T2 = ?
P1 = 25.12 Bar P2 = ?



Homework Equations



p2=p1*(v1/v2)^1.4

p1*v1/T1=p2*v2/T2

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Looks like you have a constant volume process. Therefore Work done = 0, Q= ΔT=Cv*ΔT. You know Q, Cv, and T1 so you can find T2.
 

1. How are pressure, temperature, and volume related in thermodynamics?

In thermodynamics, pressure, temperature, and volume are related by the ideal gas law, which states that PV = nRT, where P is pressure, V is volume, n is the number of moles, R is the gas constant, and T is temperature. This means that as pressure increases, either temperature or volume must also increase in order to maintain a constant value for the other variable.

2. How do you calculate pressure in thermodynamics?

Pressure can be calculated in thermodynamics using the ideal gas law mentioned above, or by using the formula P = F/A, where P is pressure, F is force, and A is area. In order to use this formula, you must know the force being exerted on a surface and the area of that surface.

3. What is the relationship between temperature and energy in thermodynamics?

In thermodynamics, temperature is directly proportional to the average kinetic energy of particles in a substance. As temperature increases, so does the average kinetic energy of particles. Conversely, as temperature decreases, so does the average kinetic energy of particles.

4. How do you calculate volume in thermodynamics?

In thermodynamics, volume can be calculated using the ideal gas law, or by using the formula V = lwh, where l is length, w is width, and h is height. This formula is typically used to calculate the volume of a regular-shaped object, such as a cube or cylinder.

5. What is the importance of thermodynamics in science and engineering?

Thermodynamics is a fundamental concept in science and engineering, as it helps us understand the behavior of energy and how it can be converted from one form to another. It is used in various fields such as chemistry, physics, and engineering to design and improve systems, processes, and technologies. Without thermodynamics, many modern inventions and advancements would not be possible.

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