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    Thermodynamic equilibrium of ideal gas and mechanical system

    I feel pretty comfortable with part 1, but for part 2: If V1 is the final volume of chamber 1 than the final volume for chamber 2 is V(1,2)°-P1 or V1°+ΔV1. or P2=N1RT1/V1+ΔN1RΔT1/ΔV1 Force equation Ftotal= -F1+F2-Fm substituting F=PA and F=ma (-n1RT/V1)A+(n2RT/V1°+ΔV1)A-mg or...
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    Thermodynamic equilibrium of ideal gas and mechanical system

    Homework Statement Hi I am new to Physics Forums and desperately need some help! This is my first class back since undergrad and my math skills have gotten a little rusty. I think that's where I am failing. Okay here goes: http://tinypic.com/r/2zqf04k/8 There is a 4 subsystem...