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How to Calculate Work Done by a Gas in Thermodynamics?
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The discussion revolves around calculating the work done by a gas in a thermodynamic context, specifically related to a problem involving a gas and a spring. The original poster expresses uncertainty in calculating the work, despite having calculated the change in internal energy.
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Several participants reference earlier discussions on similar problems, suggesting that there may be useful insights or guidance from those threads. However, there is no explicit consensus or resolution regarding the current problem's approach.
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This same exact problem appeared in Physics Forums a couple of months ago. Does anyone remember who the OP was or what the title was?
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i would be gratified if you could give me the link sirChestermiller said:
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I just don't remember.vijayramakrishnan said:
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Work done on a spring by an ideal gas, involving piston and spring
posted by Titan97, Feb 8 2016
https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/thermodynamics-problem-involving-piston-and-spring.856157/
There was an other one, about work done by a gas on a spring.
https://www.physicsforums.com/posts/4283379/
posted by Titan97, Feb 8 2016
https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/thermodynamics-problem-involving-piston-and-spring.856157/
There was an other one, about work done by a gas on a spring.
https://www.physicsforums.com/posts/4283379/
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You're wonderful!ehild said:
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It was only that I have much less posts than you, to search 
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thank you very much sir
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And she comes through, again !ehild said:
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yes sir this a question from iit jee exam 2015SammyS said:
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