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    Calculate Work (w) for Isothermal Gas Expansion/Compression

    Ah, that makes sense, thanks! How wonderful a change in perspective. Io
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    Returning to School: How Can I Brush Up on Sciences?

    Best be careful I don't eat everyone then, that's how you gain knowledge right? Io
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    Calculate Work (w) for Isothermal Gas Expansion/Compression

    P1V1=P2V2 so it doesn't matter which I use as long as P and V are both initial values, or final values. Correct? EDIT: Except it's asking for work done, so would it be the Change in Pressure and Volume? Io
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    Calculate Work (w) for Isothermal Gas Expansion/Compression

    Homework Statement Calculate Work(w) when 6.5L of an ideal gas at an initial pressure of 34.3atm is expanded or compressed isothermally to a final volume of 34.3L reversibly. Answer in J Homework Equations PV=nRT P1V1=P2V2 w=-nRT In(V2/V1) The Attempt at a Solution Using w=-nRT In(V2/V1) I'm...
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    Returning to School: How Can I Brush Up on Sciences?

    Hi there! I've been out of school for a few years and am planning on returning in a few months. I'm brushing up on my sciences just to make life easier. I figure having an account to get some help understanding questions I have couldn't hurt. Io