Work done by material if temperature changes?

In summary, work done by a material refers to the energy expended or transferred during a change in temperature. It is directly related to temperature changes as a material's internal energy also changes. The calculation for work done by material is W = mCΔT. The factors that affect the amount of work done by a material during temperature changes include mass, specific heat capacity, and the magnitude of the change. This concept is used in various practical applications, such as thermodynamics and heat engines, to understand energy transfer and efficiency.
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Pressure p, volume V, and temperature T for a certain material are related by

p= A T/V - B T^2/V

where A and B are constants with values 358 N·m/K and 0.217 N·m/K2. Find the work done by the material if the temperature changes from 264 K to 310 K while the pressure remains constant.

Please provide a solution rather than just an answer. I really appreciate any help :)
 
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1. What does "work done by material" mean?

Work done by a material refers to the energy that is expended or transferred by the material as it undergoes a change in temperature.

2. How is work done by material related to temperature changes?

Work done by a material is directly related to temperature changes because as a material's temperature changes, its internal energy also changes, and this energy is either expended or absorbed by the material, resulting in work being done.

3. How is work done by material calculated?

The calculation for work done by material due to temperature changes is W = mCΔT, where W is work, m is the mass of the material, C is the specific heat capacity, and ΔT is the change in temperature.

4. What factors affect the amount of work done by a material when its temperature changes?

The amount of work done by a material when its temperature changes is affected by the material's mass, specific heat capacity, and the magnitude of the temperature change.

5. How is work done by material used in practical applications?

The concept of work done by material due to temperature changes is used in various practical applications, such as in thermodynamics, heat engines, and refrigeration systems. It helps us understand the energy transfer and efficiency of these systems.

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