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The First Law of Thermodynamics
Two Gas Paths to the Same Volume
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Heat added to a thermodynamic system can lead to the same final state through different paths. The path matters because work and heat depend not only on the initial and final states, but also on the steps in between. In this topic, an ideal gas is used to show two different ways to reach the same volume.
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Work done by a thermodynamic system is path-dependent under all conditions.
Consider a system of two cylinders connected with a pressure valve. Initially, cylinder A is filled with an ideal gas, while cylinder B is empty
On heating cylinder A, the gas absorbs the heat, temporarily increasing the pressure ...
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