Thermodynamic and mechanical work

[WazapMe]

What is the difference between thermodynamic and mechanical work? Should they show equal values in an experiment? If yes, what possible errors could cause if there is a difference in their values?

 

[berkeman]

What is the difference between thermodynamic and mechanical work? Should they show equal values in an experiment? If yes, what possible errors could cause if there is a difference in their values?

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[Lnewqban]

What is the difference between thermodynamic and mechanical work?

Welcome!
Are you comparing work or energy from the point of view of thermodynamics with work done by a force?

Please, see:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Work_(thermodynamics)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Work_(physics)