Calculating Work Done by Ideal Gas: Qualitative Pressure vs Volume

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The discussion focuses on calculating the work done by one mole of an ideal gas during adiabatic expansion from volume V_1 to V_2. It emphasizes that if the final volume is less than the initial volume, work is done on the gas, resulting in negative work. Additionally, participants are encouraged to create a qualitative graph showing pressure changes as a function of volume, denoted as p=p(V). Understanding these concepts is crucial for accurately determining the work done in thermodynamic processes. The thread highlights the challenges faced in grasping these calculations and seeks assistance for clarity.
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1. Calculate the work done by 1 mole of ideal gas in expanding adiabatically from V_1 to V_2 (volumes). Make a qualitative figure of pressure changes as a function volume changes p=p(V).

I will be very grateful for solving this problem because I spent so much time on it and I still do not know how to do it.
Thank you in advance!
 
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The work done by the gas can then be determined. If the final volume is less than the initial, then work is done on the gas and the work will be negative.

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