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i was told that w= p dv
but how come w= pv dv in a isothermal process??
but how come w= pv dv in a isothermal process??
Why Does Work Equal ∫ p dv in an Isothermal Process?
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You were told wrong the first equation being correct for an infinitessimal change.
intenzxboi said:i was told that w= p dv
but how come w= pv dv in a isothermal process??
Actually, w = ∫ p dv
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