How Do You Calculate Work, Internal Energy, and Heat in Compressed Air?

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To calculate work, internal energy, and heat in compressed air, the work done on the gas can be determined using the equation W = ((P1 * V1) - (P2 * V2)) / -0.3, resulting in 816.67 J. The change in internal energy requires knowing the heat transfer, which complicates the calculation since the equation U2 - U1 = Q + W necessitates Q first. The internal energy of an ideal gas can be calculated using U = Cv * n * T or U = Cv * P * V / R. Understanding the relationships between pressure, volume, and temperature is crucial for solving these thermodynamic problems. Proper equations and values for heat capacities are essential for accurate calculations.
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Homework Statement


1 kg of air at a pressure of 100 kPa occupying a volume of 0.025 m3 is
compressed to a pressure of 150 kPa according to the law
pv1.3 = constant.

Determine:
(i) Work done on or by the gas; (6)
(ii) Change in internal energy of the gas; (6)
(iii) Heat received or rejected by the gas; (4)

Take Cv = 0.718 kJ/kg K, Cp = 1.005 kJ/kg K


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I think i can do the first part fine:

W= ((100*10^3) * 0.025 - (150*10^3) * 0.0183) / -0.3
= 816.67

Its the second part that i don't get as it asks for the change in internal energy before the heat received

is there a equation to calculate the internal energy as there is one here:

U2-U1= Q + W

but i would need to work out Q before U2-U1

any help would be much appreciated
 

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The internal energy of an ideal gas is CvnT=CvPV/R.
 
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