Entropy vs Temp graphfind Volume?

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The discussion revolves around finding volume V_2 using a Temperature vs. Entropy graph, with the user initially confused about how to relate work and energy changes. The first law of thermodynamics is suggested as a starting point, emphasizing the relationship between heat (Q), internal energy (U), and work (W). The user realizes that they need to incorporate the initial volume (V_1 = 0.2 m²) and the isothermal nature of the process to progress. Despite understanding that work is related to volume changes, they struggle to connect the dots to solve for V_2. Ultimately, the conversation highlights the importance of using the first law and the properties of isothermal processes to derive the necessary relationships.
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Entropy vs Temp graph..find Volume??

Homework Statement



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I need to find V_2 by usinf the Temp vs. Entropy graph attached.

It says as a hint to use part b in which I found Q_{23}=0 by finding the area

under the curve (where ds=0).


Homework Equations

Since Q=0 I know \Delta E_{int}=-W=nC_v\Delta T but I am completely stumped! I know delta T, I know n, R...but I don't know any Vs or pressures.

Where do I start?!


I need some hints!
Thanks,
RW
 
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I'm dyin' over here! Any ideas..i've been looking at this one since yesterday?!
 
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Roger Wilco said:

I need to find V_2 by usinf the Temp vs. Entropy graph attached.

It says as a hint to use part b in which I found Q_{23}=0 by finding the area

under the curve (where ds=0).

Homework Equations

Since Q=0 I know \Delta E_{int}=-W=nC_v\Delta T but I am completely stumped! I know delta T, I know n, R...but I don't know any Vs or pressures.

Where do I start?!I need some hints!
Try the first law:

dQ = TdS = dU + PdV

What is the area inside the path? (ie the sum of the areas under each path)? What does that represent?

What is the work done in that cycle? How is that work related to V2?AM
 
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Andrew Mason said:
Try the first law:

dQ = TdS = dU + PdV

What is the area inside the path? (ie the sum of the areas under each path)? What does that represent?

What is the work done in that cycle? How is that work related to V2?


AM

The area inside the triangle abc= the total Q of the system right? I know that is cyclical so Delta E total is 0...So total W=total Q, but I am still having trouble relating this to Volume of 2?

RW
 
So it seems that my instructor left out the fact that at point 1, V_1=.2m^2.
And I am supposed to used the fact that dS=\frac{\delta Q}{T} to find V_2. I know that 1-->2 is an isotherm, but I do not see how that would help. I that along the isotherm, W=nRT\ln\frac{V_f}{V_i} but I don't see hpw that helps either? It isn't like I can solve for V_f if I know V_i and W is it?

RW
 
Roger Wilco said:
So it seems that my instructor left out the fact that at point 1, V_1=.2m^2.
And I am supposed to used the fact that dS=\frac{\delta Q}{T} to find V_2. I know that 1-->2 is an isotherm, but I do not see how that would help.
Yes. What is \Delta U if there is no temperature change? What, then, is the relationship between \Delta Q \text{ and } W?.

I that along the isotherm, W=nRT\ln\frac{V_f}{V_i} but I don't see hpw that helps either? It isn't like I can solve for V_f if I know V_i and W is it?
Why not?
You know everything except Vf once you work out the relationship between W and Q.

AM
 
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