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Tahira Firdous
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Hi ! I have been searching but i am not able to find out that is there any reason behind , why 1 liter * atm = 101.33 joules ?
Why 1 liter * atm = 101.33 joules ?
- Context: Undergrad
- Thread starter Tahira Firdous
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Discussion Overview
The discussion centers around the relationship between pressure, volume, and energy, specifically why 1 liter multiplied by 1 atmosphere equals 101.33 joules. Participants explore the underlying reasoning and constants involved in this equivalence, touching on both theoretical and practical aspects.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- Some participants inquire about the logical reasoning behind the equivalence of 1 liter * atm to 101.33 joules, questioning whether it is a constant or has a deeper explanation.
- Others suggest that the relationship can be derived from the gas constant values, specifically mentioning the constants 8.31447 J/mol K and 0.08206 L atm/mol K.
- A participant points out that while the gas constant approach is valid, it shifts the question to why those constants hold true, suggesting a more direct conversion to SI units for clarity.
- Another participant provides a derivation involving work done by a piston, linking pressure, force, area, and displacement to explain how work relates to pressure and volume.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express varying levels of understanding and approaches to the question, with no consensus reached on a singular explanation for the equivalence of 1 liter * atm to 101.33 joules. Multiple perspectives and methods for deriving the relationship are presented.
Contextual Notes
Some limitations include the dependence on specific constants and the potential for confusion regarding the definitions of pressure and volume in different unit systems. The discussion does not resolve the foundational questions about the constants involved.