Energy with inflation of Balloon problem

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The discussion revolves around calculating the change in internal energy (delta E) of a balloon being inflated by heating air inside it. The balloon's volume increases from 4.00 x 10^6 L to 4.50 x 10^6 L with the addition of 1.3 x 10^8 J of heat energy, while expanding against a constant pressure of 1.0 atm. The relevant equations include delta E = q + w, where w is calculated as -P(delta V). Participants emphasize the importance of showing all calculations to arrive at the final value for delta E. The problem highlights the relationship between heat, work, and internal energy in thermodynamic processes.
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Homework Statement



A balloon is being inflated to its full extent by heating the air inside it. In the final stages of this process, the volume of the balloon changes from 4.00 x 106 L to 4.50 x 106 L by the addition of 1.3 x 108 J of energy as heat. Assuming that the balloon expands against a constant pressure of 1.0 atm, calculate delta E for the process.


Homework Equations


delta E = Efinal - Einitial
delta E = q + w
w = F x d

Pressure (P), Volume (V), Internal energy (E) and Enthalpy (H)
delta E = delta H +(- PdeltaV)
 
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denverhockeyfan said:

Homework Statement



A balloon is being inflated to its full extent by heating the air inside it. In the final stages of this process, the volume of the balloon changes from 4.00 x 106 L to 4.50 x 106 L by the addition of 1.3 x 108 J of energy as heat. Assuming that the balloon expands against a constant pressure of 1.0 atm, calculate delta E for the process.


Homework Equations


delta E = Efinal - Einitial
delta E = q + w
w = F x d

Pressure (P), Volume (V), Internal energy (E) and Enthalpy (H)
delta E = delta H +(- PdeltaV)

You need to display your work ... remember W = - P(deltaV).
 
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