maccha Messages 49 Reaction score 0 Thread starter Jan 10, 2010 #1 When looking at a phase diagram and the effect of an increase or decrease in pressure- are we assuming that work is being done on the system?
When looking at a phase diagram and the effect of an increase or decrease in pressure- are we assuming that work is being done on the system?
Mapes Science Advisor Homework Helper Gold Member Messages 2,591 Reaction score 21 Jan 11, 2010 #2 Yes, work is done whenever the pressure is changed around any real material.